The federal targeted programme Electronic Russia was discussed at the meeting.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Venezuelan Minister of Energy and Petroleum Rafael Ramirez
“We are satisfied with how well Russian-Venezuelan relations are developing. We will diversify them, but obviously, energy is the driver of our relations. I would like to thank our Venezuelan friends for the opportunities which they have offered to our national oil consortium, which has been established specifically for the Venezuelan market.”
First Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov chaired a videoconference with Russian Governors
“The growth rates are modest–about 1% – but they are real. Last year we had exceptional weather, and agricultural production volumes showed a record increase. This year the situation is different: There has been a cut in budget allocations, a fall in consumer demand and poor weather in a number of regions,” Mr Zubkov said.
Events for 10 august 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to Stavropol Territory
During his working trip to the Southern Federal District, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited the Narzan Valley health resort in Kislovodsk, and was informed on plans for tourism and recreation investment projects in the Stavropol Territory. Mr Putin also held a meeting of the Government’s Commission on Regional Development in Kislovodsk.
On completion of the video conference, Deputy Prime Minister Zhukov told the media that the Government is in control of the labour market situation and will take all necessary measures to avert an upsurge in unemployment this autumn.
Events for 8 august 2009
"We spoke with the current Georgian leadership on many occasions. I personally urged them to be patient, and win the respect, esteem and trust of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. That is the only way that territorial integrity can be achieved. That is what I said then, and what I believe now to be the case."
