Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a Government meeting
“A responsible policy means, among other things, fulfilment of our obligations to our citizens. Therefore as of April 1, 2010, pensions in Russia are to be increased by 6.3 percent. Please make sure that they are.” “I would like to tell those who have been planning to buy a car in the near future: if you are really planning to do it, do it now, this year. This is not a purchase you should put off. Now is the time when you can get the best deal…”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Governor of the Khabarovsk Territory Vyacheslav Shport
Prime Minister Putin and Governor Shport discussed the social and economic situation in the region, which according to the governor has shown signs of improvement. They also discussed major projects that are underway in the region.
Events for 3 march 2010
“The government has announced its policy choice in favour of sustainable development based on innovation and modern technology. Important steps have been made to build a system of institutions and instruments for innovations and modernisation. But it should be recognised that very few projects are truly innovative. What we see ahead is monumental and demanding work involving tangible progress rather than slogans and appeals.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Massimov
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin described cooperation in the energy industry, nuclear power and several high-tech sectors as the most important issues in current relations between Russia and Kazakhstan. Prime Ministers Putin and Massimov also discussed integration in the post-Soviet space.
