The two officials discussed the condition of the Domodedovo airport terrorist attack victims and compensation for them.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme
At a meeting with his Belgian counterpart, Prime Minister Putin noted with satisfaction that over the first 11 months of 2010 bilateral trade neared the pre-crisis level, growing by 42%. In his turn, Prime Minister Leterme expressed hope that Russia and Belgium will continue to cooperate, in particular on projects for the Sochi Olympics.
“Any healthy society with prospects for the future and strong roots in history – such as the multiethnic Russian society – will rally together when it is threatened and so strike back at thugs, terrorists and extremists. I am convinced this is what we will see in Russia.”
“It is necessary to increase the share of funds allocated for economic modernisation projects and expand the financial independence of the regions that demonstrate that they are concerned with economic development, carry out responsible budget policies, fund regional programmes and improve the quality of public services. We should give more freedom to proactive leaders that are ready to work and produce results.”
Events for 25 january 2011
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs Government Presidium meeting
“It is the government’s duty to provide support to the injured and the families of those killed in the blast. I have already signed the corresponding resolution. The governments of Moscow and the Moscow Region will also allocate funds for social needs from the regional budgets.”
