"We are closely following EP debates on Russia's problems, on all aspects of our cooperation, both in the economy and in culture. Our views do not always coincide, but I'm absolutely convinced that we should expand our contacts to understand each other better."
Vladimir Putin met with Turkish President Abdullah Gul
"Our bilateral trade is developing well. Last year, we reached another high level of $32 billion. Russia has become Turkey's first trading partner. Turkey is also one of the leaders in trade with Russia. We have many shared interests and are at work on many joint problems. We are very happy about this because relations with Turkey are our foreign policy priority."
In his opening remarks Mr Zubkov said that according to the concept, Russia was expected to make fish products to account for 85% of the domestic market by 2020, up from the current 67%.
The Commission named as the main priority in the field of technical regulation early adoption of the following regulations: on the safety of buildings and structures, building materials, lifts and food products.
Events for 12 february 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to Leningrad Region
During his visit to the Leningrad Region, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited the Kirishinefteorgsintez (KINEF) oil refinery and chaired a meeting to discuss the problems of the oil industry development.
Opening the meeting the First Deputy Premier issued a directive to review within a month the implementation of the decisions taken by the Commission in 2008.
Events for 11 february 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with top managers of Russia’s MiG Aircraft Corporation
"We should focus on such companies, particularly during the financial and economic crisis. We will continue to conduct permanent financial monitoring of the company, and give it financial and administrative help."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Council of Chief Designers
"The Council was designed to be the Russian industry's R&D headquarters. It is called upon to become a centre for elaborating professional recommendations on key issues of structural, innovation, scientific, and technical policy, and for thoroughly analysing and predicting trends in high-tech development for the mid- and long-term perspective."
