During the conversation with the governor, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin expressed satisfaction with his visit to three industrial enterprises of the Sverdlovsk Region. He said that these enterprises are working to create an entirely new technological foundation. Mr Putin praised the governor for resolving social issues in the region, in particular, providing housing to those in need. Mr Putin and Mr Misharin paid special attention to efforts to modernise healthcare.
Events for 17 november 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs Government meeting
“Resolving housing problems is certainly one of our main priorities. This policy is aimed at providing new apartments or new houses to as many Russian families as possible.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with President of Slovenia Danilo Turk
Vladimir Putin noted at the meeting that Slovenian firms are operating in 50 Russian regions and that the list continues to grow. Mr Putin said that the South Stream pipeline is very important in terms of common energy projects.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan
Russia has long been Armenia’s leading trade and economic partner, and trade between the two countries stands at a good level, Vladimir Putin said at the meeting. The prime minister also thanked the Armenian leadership for creating favourable conditions for Russian companies working in Armenia.
