“The government agencies and the United Russia parliamentary party in the State Duma certainly wanted the best for the people. I don’t think that they have achieved the best results in all of their undertakings, but their efforts can be assessed on the whole as satisfactory.”
Events for 23 november 2011
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.”
