Prime Minister Vladimir Putin addressing the VTB Capital Investment Forum “Russia Calling”
"At present, nearly all the leading countries are trying to determine their place in the post-crisis world. Russia is also facing this task. I believe that Russia can not only strengthen its traditional competitive advantages, for example, in energy, metallurgy, chemicals, transport, and now also in agriculture, but also greatly enhance the role of its high-tech innovation sector."
After repeated consideration of new export customs duties on nickel it was decided to set duties at 5% of customs value from December 1, 2009.
Events for 28 september 2009
Participants in the meeting discussed energy supplies.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Viktor Basargin, the Minister of Regional Development
They discussed the Russian regions’ winter preparations.
