The discussion focused on roaming service fees, which the prime minister had earlier instructed the FAS and the Ministry of Communications and Mass Media to review. The heads of the two agencies told Mr Putin that roaming fees would be heavily cut from December 1, and some companies would do it even earlier.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin makes a speech at the Pure Water International Forum
“It has become increasingly apparent that we need to hold a broad discussion and elaborate uniform approaches to water management. It is extremely important to avoid a one-sided position in this respect. Water is a key component of the environmental balance of the planet, and it’s a symbol of mutual understanding and interdependence in the world. The conservation of water resources directly depends on a responsible, mature position from every country, without exception.”
Events for 19 october 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov discussed the budget for 2011 and subsequent years. Having mentioned the main parameters of this document, Mr Putin said, “We would really like to stay within these parameters and avoid increasing the budget deficit.” And in connection with this, he expressed his wish that the Communist Party in the State Duma work on the draft budget seriously, as always.
Mr Putin and Mr Zhirinovsky discussed budget planning issues. In connection with this, Mr Putin described the current economic situation as being a stage of recovery from the crisis, noting that many factors generated by the crisis remain, and this must be kept in mind while putting together the budget.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov
During the meeting, the prime minister said that he had signed two government resolutions on aid for victims and the families of the deceased following the flood in the Krasnodar Territory and the terrorist attack in Grozny. He ordered Alexander Zhukov to ensure that the money reaches the recipients as soon as possible.
