“In the last few months, we have been registering positive signs both from world markets and from the domestic economy. Starting in June, industrial production has grown by about 1% per month. Prices on our export commodities are also standing at a high enough, acceptable level.”
Meeting participants also mentioned the four companies’ anti-crisis programmes that they were effectively implementing, involving cost-cutting efforts, optimisation of production and slashing general administrative expenses. The Commission also took into account the companies’ efforts to preserve jobs and fulfill social commitments.
Events for 7 september 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Minister of Economic Development Elvira Nabiullina
At the meeting, Putin and Nabiullina discussed domestic macro-economic conditions, and the dynamics of global economic development.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Alfa-Bank President Pyotr Aven
The meeting focused on the amount of available credit and individuals’ deposits in roubles.
Events for 4 september 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil
“I would like to once again underscore the special nature of bilateral relations which have evolved in this format for many decades. And we are very happy to note their current level.”
Events for 3 september 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Government Presidium
“Today we mark the Day for the Victims of Terrorist Attacks and other similar crimes. I am referring to the highest profile tragedies – in Beslan and the Dubrovka Theatre Centre. Let us observe a minute’s silence in memory of their victims.”
