Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Russian Government
“The recent tragedy, the accident at the Sayano-Shushenskaya Hydroelectric Power Plant, is another obvious reminder of the fact that we must pay particular attention to energy safety. In a broader context, we must focus on technological production standards, which remain inadmissibly low. We have to pay for our negligence with money and, unfortunately, with human lives.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi.
“Today, a year after the start of the crisis, we are seeing the first signs of economic recovery, and we justifiably expect that the Russian economy will start gradually improving in 2010. I hope that the GDP will grow, even if just a little. The Ministry of Economic Development predicts growth of 1.6%.”
Events for 14 september 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to Tula Region
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited companies of the Tula Region engaged in the comprehensive investment project Novomoskovsk Industrial Complex, chaired a meeting on private-public partnership as the basis for the post-crisis development of Russian regions, met with Tula Governor Vyacheslav Dudka, visited the KBP Instrument Design state unitary enterprise, and gave its employees government awards for scientific and technical achievements.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with French Prime Minister Francois Fillon
“As you know, there is a proposal to launch a wide range of events in 2010 in connection with the Year of France in Russia and, reciprocally, the Year of Russia in France. Experts say there could be 130 cultural events alone. The idea is worth discussing today.”
Events for 12 september 2009
