“The experience that the 14 leading Dutch energy and infrastructure companies participating in the Delta project have accumulated in over a century of work on the international market and in Russia, is very valuable for Russia’s exploration of its Arctic resources. We highly appreciate the initiative that the Dutch side has taken in jointly developing gas deposits on this territory,” said the Deputy Prime Minister.
Events for 19 june 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to Altai Territory
Mr Putin examined the construction site of the Federal Centre of High Medical Technology, Traumatology, Orthopedics, and Endoprosthetics, visited Regional hospital, and chaired a meeting of the Government Commission on regional development.
Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov chaired the Government’s Naval Board meeting in Arkhangelsk
Mr Ivanov emphasised that there was a lot of work ahead in Russia's Arctic regions. "The problem is the work has to be done at a time of tight financing, but we are also pressed for time. If we do not begin development of the Arctic soon, someone else will do it," he said.
Events for 18 june 2009
“We have decided to establish a Customs Union with our closest partners: Kazakhstan and Belarus. This is our key priority.”
During the meeting, the situation at Saturn Scientific-Production Association was discussed.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and the Minister of Sports, Tourism, and Youth Policy, Vitaly Mutko discussed youth policy and tourism during the global financial and economic crisis.
Events for 17 june 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Hu Jintao
“Despite the global financial and economic crisis, the current economic and political climate has not affected relations between our countries. Our trade – which reached almost $56 billion last year – is developing as effectively as our investment cooperation. Our Governments are also busy – both through inter-governmental dialogue and in separate areas. So you will have your work cut out for you in Moscow.”
“Today we are due to take another important decision, one which will concern Defence Ministry military personnel and groups of Russian citizens with an equated status. This measure will affect about 2.8 million people, and, including family members, almost 7 million. What is meant by this? From August 1, we are indexing money allowances for military personnel by 8.5%.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with the Governor of the Voronezh Region, Alexei Gordeyev
Mr Putin and Mr Gordeyev discussed the socio-economic situation in the region.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller
Vladimir Putin and Alexei Miller discussed preparation for the autumn and winter heating season and relations with Ukraine and Turkmenistan.
