“When addressing any economic issues and goals, it is necessary to take into account both the interests of one’s own economy and people, and the interests of one’s neighbours, as well as assess possible environmental impact on the Baltic which unites all of us. This is Russia’s approach to implementing major infrastructure projects.”
The Russian prime minister does not think that energy use will change during the next 15-20 years, despite the rapid development of alternative energy. Hydrocarbons will not be replaced by other energy sources in the next 15-25 years.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen
The two leaders noted the persistent positive trend in the development of bilateral economic relations despite the global financial crisis.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with his Norwegian counterpart Jens Stoltenberg
The Russian and Norwegian prime ministers affirmed the stability of bilateral economic relations, which are developing in all directions, including major energy projects.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Latvian President Valdis Zatlers
Mr Putin expressed his belief that the Russian and Latvian business communities were interested in expanded cooperation and that government agencies needed only to support this strong mutual interest.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite
Vladimir Putin announced during the meeting that major Russian companies are actively working in Lithuania and have invested over $1.5 billion in the Lithuanian economy. "We would like to continue this work," Putin said.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Finnish President Tarja Halonen
Speaking about the Helsinki summit, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said that “it was a very useful event and all issues we have discussed are of great importance for all participating countries. Our cooperation is manifest in concrete investment into environmental protection, he emphasized.
