Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a Government meeting
“Today we are drafting the budget in the complicated conditions of a global economic crisis. Of course, we must take this into account. Since there are many elements of uncertainty, it is very difficult, and sometimes impossible, to plan a three-year budget in detail. But it would be unwise to abandon the system of medium-term budget planning.”
Events for 29 july 2009
“In 2010, we intend to improve, albeit modestly, the main macroeconomic indicators, achieve a positive growth of the GDP, industrial production, and agriculture, as well as stabilise real incomes of the population. In a word, we are planning to switch to post-crisis development.”
Events for 28 july 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Natalya Solzhenitsyn
“In a few days’ time, it will be one year since the death of Alexander Solzhenitsyn. On his approaching anniversary, I would like to return to something we discussed with Alexander Solzhenitsyn some time ago. I would like to talk about publicising and studying his literary legacy.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held a meeting with GDF Suez Chairman and CEO Gérard Mestrallet
“Gaz de France is our long-term, reliable and stable partner, one of the biggest European energy companies. We know about the level of your competence in gas liquefaction, and are interested in cooperating with you in this and in other directions – transportation, electric power, and renewable energy sources.”
At the meeting, Mr Putin and Mr Merkushkin discussed a number of issues, including the housing situation, unemployment, and crop harvesting.
