Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks at the closing plenary meeting of the State Duma
“It is important that we have always listened to and understood each other. Although at times we disagreed, we have always tried to find proper and balanced solutions. I have had ample opportunity to see that we are united by a common goal – that of serving Russia.”
The two officials discussed expanding the Emergencies Ministry’s operations in East Siberia and the Far East to “promptly respond to any emergency”, as the prime minister said. He has also asked Shoigu to formulate proposals on the development of East Siberia as a government member and an individual who was born there and knows the region well.
Events for 22 november 2011
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Government Presidium
“It looks like we will have a surplus budget,” the prime minister said at the meeting. The minister of economic development and acting minister of finance confirmed that they expect a surplus budget this year.
“We would very much like to develop further cooperation with all our traditional partners, based on international agreements and regulations and within the ICAO framework.”
Events for 21 november 2011
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attends the international conference, Thinking of Taxes in a New Way
"The government’s policy is to consistently increase our treasury revenues, not only by increasing the overall tax burden on people and economic players, but also by improving the quality of tax administration, encouraging economic development and ensuring the necessary rate of economic growth, thereby expanding the tax base."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin
The discussion centred on increasing transparency in the electricity and gas markets and freeing medium and small electricity and gas consumers from “burdensome and baseless fines.”
