Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Government Presidium
“On the whole, the situation on the labour market remains stable. Positive trends in industry and other spheres and resumed production growth, even if minor, have had a positive effect on employment.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin noted that an enormous amount of highly productive work had taken place before Hugo Chavez’s arrival. “An excellent set of agreements has been signed, not a single one of which is trivial,” said Putin, emphasizing Venezuela’s highly constructive approach.
“I think the Union can make technological predictions and coordinate with research and innovation centres. Importantly, it can also be an essential link in the implementation chain. We also need your assistance in promoting Russian machinery abroad.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Tatarstan President Mintimer Shaimiyev
At the meeting Putin and Shaimiyev discussed the republic’s development during the financial crisis, including the labour market and the construction industry.