Mr Putin and Mr Shchegolev discussed the latest 11th World Congress of the Russian Press in Lucerne, Switzerland, as well as preparations toward digitising Russian television.
During the meeting, Mr Ivanov spoke in favour of reforming long-haul passenger train services, in particular because of their low profitability.
Viktor Zubkov believes that investors are still interested in agriculture because in the last few years the Government and the regional authorities have rendered substantial assistance to the agro-industrial complex. He said that recently the Government adopted a resolution to assist investors, agricultural companies and farmers to resolve housing problems in the countryside. The state will subsidize mortgage loans for agriculture workers, he specified.
Events for 29 june 2009
“During our meeting today we are to determine the main parameters of the budget and coordinate allocations to major projects while bearing in mind that our key priorities are the fulfilment of social commitments and development of healthcare, education, science, high technology and innovation.”
Events for 28 june 2009
Vladimir Putin met with the leaders of State Duma parties
"As I said, the spring session of the State Duma is coming to a close. By tradition, we are meeting to discuss its results, to talk about the law-making plans and of course to exchange opinions on the topical problems of the country’s development."
Events for 27 june 2009
" Shell has been working in Russia for about a hundred years. Today, Shell is represented in the most diverse areas. Your company employs over 2,000 people in this country. They work in oil extraction, gas extraction, gas liquefaction, staff training, and retail; in Moscow alone, you operate a large number of petrol stations. Scientific research is another element of your operations here."
The current situation in the Russian economy and its prospects for development in the near future were discussed at the meeting.
Events for 26 june 2009
“Our relations with the World Health Organisation have been developing for a long time and very successfully. We support all of the WHO initiatives and efforts in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other socially dangerous diseases. We consider it extremely important to jointly combat alcoholism, smoking, and other habits that have a direct negative effect on people’s health.”
The Deputy Prime Minister discussed the possibility of establishing a Russian-Belgian joint enterprise to excavate the offshore area at the marine trade port of Ust-Luga.
