Events for 23 april 2011
Vladimir Putin and Alexander Khloponin discussed development plans for the North Caucasus Federal District, focusing on the draft of the long-term state programme, to be launched in 2012, according to Mr Khloponin. The prime minister emphasised the need to implement pending projects, stating that the Government can and will embark on them in the near future, without delay.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with LUKoil President Vagit Alekperov
The meeting focused on LUKoil’s major projects in Russia and abroad, primarily in Iraq, as well as on taxation issues. Vagit Alekperov told Vladimir Putin about LUKoil’s plans for cooperation with Rosneft, noting that it is the first time in history that two Russian oil companies are creating a consortium.
Events for 22 april 2011
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Vnesheconombank Supervisory Board
In his opening remarks, the prime minister focused on two new state-run agencies, the Export Credit and Investment Insurance Agency, which will help Russian exporters enter new markets, and the Direct Investment Fund, established to attract foreign capital to Russia.
Events for 21 april 2011
"Together, we should address our common goals of development and qualitative changes in the structure of the Russian economy. We keep talking about modernisation, which is a perfectly good objective, but modernisation should lead to structural changes in the economy and ensure sustainable growth."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a government meeting
The prime minister stressed that the government’s top proprieties are: unconditional fulfilment of the state’s social commitments, adjusting the state apparatus to serve the interests of the people, and providing support for their civic and business initiatives.
Prime Minister Putin assured Mr Gurry that the Russian government is highly committed to protecting intellectual property, noting several recent and critical amendments to legislation.
