Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds working meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov
Mr Putin and Mr Shuvalov discussed the issue of providing funding for AvtoVAZ’s social services, which are being transferred to municipal, regional or federal ownership. Mr Putin pointed out that this is necessary in order to maintain the level of service.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin
Mr Sechin informed the prime minister of the results of consultations with the leading energy and oil companies regarding the price of lubricants during the spring sowing campaign. Mr Putin had previously issued a related directive for the spring sowing campaign.
Events for 19 march 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held a videoconference on March 19, 2010 on the preparations for the spring sowing campaign. During the videoconference, representatives of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation reported on the preparations of agricultural companies for the spring sowing campaign. The meeting delegates discussed not only current issues, but also systematic issues in the development of the agricultural industry, including lowering interest rates for “seasonal” loans, state support for the purchase of agricultural chemicals, stabilisation of prices on high-demand fuels during the sowing season and other issues.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
“The United States is a key international partner. Despite our differences on certain issues, in the past we have managed to accommodate each other’s positions,” Prime Minister Putin said. In turn, Secretary Clinton expressed her confidence that if both sides cooperate closely, they will be able to overcome existing problems and move toward new opportunities. She said that the United States is “committed to Russia’s entry into the WTO”.
