“Agricultural production grew 12% despite the complicated conditions created by the crisis. This is 4.3% higher than we planned. We have enough grain, the foundation of agriculture, to meet domestic need and for export.”
Mr Putin greeted Mr Tikhonov on his 80th birthday, presented the merited coach with a Certificate of Honour and a book on Russian history. After that they discussed the current state of Russian ice hockey.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with the management of General Electric
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said that the Russian government will help General Electric start joint ventures with Russian partners in energy and medical technology. According to the prime minister, Russian companies know “the best side of General Electric.”
Events for 3 june 2010
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a government meeting
In his opening remarks, the prime minister said "we should work to create conditions for even greater economic growth, growth of 4% or more. We need to make up for the losses we suffered during the financial downturn. Qualitative changes, increased investment and higher labour productivity should underlie these positive trends, instead of just pumping up the size of the economy." In addition, Vladimir Putin suggested that an additional 10 billion roubles should be set aside to continue the car scrappage programme intended to support the automobile industry this year.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Kamchatka Territory Governor Alexei Kuzmitsky
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and Governor of the Kamchatka Territory Alexei Kuzmitsky have discussed the territory’s social and economic status, gas supplies and the fishing industry.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Irkutsk Region Governor Dmitry Mezentsev
The Prime Minister and the governor discussed the social and economic development of the region, the labour market, and regional budget revenue projection. They focused on forest fires, and reviewed in full the preparations for the 350th anniversary of Irkutsk.
