Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with President of Bashkortostan Rustem Khamitov
The two officials discussed large investment projects currently underway in Bashkortostan, its infrastructure as well as the socio-economic situation of the republic in general. In the opinion of the prime minister, if all such projects are a success, Bashkortostan is poised to reaffirm its reputation as one of Russia's leading industrial centres.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Voronezh Region Governor Alexei Gordeyev
Putin and Gordeyev focused on the region’s investment projects – in particular, the establishment of four industrial parks. They also discussed agriculture and pressing social issues.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan
At the meeting, Vladimir Putin said that despite problems in the global economy, Russian-Turkish economic cooperation is developing favourably. In particular, he pointed to growth in bilateral trade, which has risen by almost 30% over the last year, as well as progress in joint energy, transport, and infrastructure projects
Events for 15 march 2011
Even the worst-case scenario at Japan's nuclear power plants poses no threat to Russia's Far East. This was the main conclusion reached by conference participants. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin nonetheless ordered a review of the current condition, future plans and development prospects for Russia's nuclear industry. He also proposed accelerating oil and gas projects in the Far East to increase supplies to Japan.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with the United Russia party leadership
“United Russia should value every mandate it receives from voters to help solve people’s problems,” said Vladimir Putin at the meeting. He also noted that “the best election strategy for a leading political party is to get things done.”
