Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a Government meeting
“Obviously, the diversification and steady development of the Russian economy are only possible when federal and local governments do not interfere with business, but actually encourage it by ensuring flexible regulation, fostering competition and protecting the rights of consumers.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met informally with former Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány at a Moscow Ukrainian restaurant.
This year, the government prizes for quality were awarded to Vladivostok State Institute of Economics and Services, Kazan Medical College, and the Design Institute of Organic Synthesis Production. Companies Expocentre, Norilsk Nickel, Slavneft-Yaroslavnefteorgsintez, the Tersky Diamond Instruments Company, and SpetsKhimMontage were also honoured for quality achievements.
Events for 23 november 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's visit to St. Petersburg
During his trip to St Petersburg, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited low-rise Novaya Izhora development, built for military servicemen.
Commission members decided to raise import duties on live pigs and pre-packed tropical oils. Palm oil supplied in bulk for commercial processing will be imported duty-free, while coconut oil duty rate will be set at 5%.
