The two officials discussed the full range of the region’s development issues, giving particular attention to investment projects, above all the largest project to set up a metallurgical cluster. They also discussed timber processing and housing construction.
During the meeting, the prime minister and the trade union leader discussed a number of social welfare issues, including higher wages for the employees of government-financed organisations and contributions to social funds. The officials paid particular attention to the activity of the Russian Trilateral Commission on the Regulation of Social and Labour Relations. The prime minister assured Mr. Shmakov that social welfare issues would necessarily be dealt with in dialogue with the trade unions.
Events for 16 april 2011
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attends Golden Puck Youth Hockey final match
“The Russian government, as well as regional leaders, will make every effort to expand the opportunities for sports,” the prime minister said addressing the young athletes.
Events for 15 april 2011
“I truly hope that the ethics of respect for the environment, wildlife and the country’s cultural and historical heritage will eventually become a fundamental part of our national identity. We have a lot to be proud of, a lot to preserve and, most importantly, something to pass on to future generations.”
