“Public health has always been a major priority for Russia. We continue to develop the traditions established by our distinguished predecessors, such as Sergei Botkin and others, in promoting preventive care and healthy lifestyles. We have steadily increased the funding for health care, even during the global financial crisis.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Government Presidium
“Last year, we ranked first worldwide in oil production… We cannot allow our own people to experience shortages of oil or oil products in any part of the country.”
Events for 27 april 2011
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds talks with Prime Minister of Sweden Fredrik Reinfeldt
“Sweden is, in volume terms, one of the leading direct investors in Russia. Today, cumulative investment stands at $2.5 billion. Our companies boast ever-increasing potential, and I believe this ought to be a two-way street,” Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said during the meeting.
“Both Sweden and Russia are emerging quite confidently from a difficult period brought about by the global financial crisis and recession. This fact provides a solid basis for the development of our bilateral relations in all the important areas of cooperation.”
“We will do all we can for the competitions to be held at the highest level and for figure skaters, judges and journalists to feel comfortable here.”
