The meeting focused on the results achieved by state-run funds that support research and development. Prime Minister Putin noted that there are a number of tools that the government and private businesses in Russia can use to foster the development of science and innovation. According to the prime minister, it is important for these state-run funds to determine where in this system they are most needed and where there are no alternatives to them.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Latvian President Valdis Zatlers
At the meeting, the prime minister pointed out that now, after the economic downturn, the two countries' trade and economic relations are growing. “Our objective is to preserve and strengthen this positive trend. We should do our best to ensure that our relations are developed and diversified,” Vladimir Putin said.
Events for 18 december 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin
Mr Putin and Mr Kudrin discussed the federal budget over 11 months of 2010, as well as the public-sector in the Russian regions.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Health and Social Development Minister Tatyana Golikova
Mr Putin and Ms Golikova discussed the distribution of funds towards regional programmes for modernising healthcare.
Events for 17 december 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs meeting on Izhavto plant development
“The Russian auto industry is gaining momentum, and production volumes are growing rapidly. Russian-made car sales grew by more than 70% – almost 75% – this year. Analysts believe this trend will persist.”
“Since 2005 the number of patients receiving high-tech medical care increased from 60,000 to 290,000. We need to further increase access to such services. We have already increased it fivefold, from 60,000 to 290,000. This is good, but the demand for such services is much higher, and we need to step up our efforts.”
