12 august 2008

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov

Participants:
The social problems of the Chechen Republic and its cooperation with the Finance Ministry were discussed during the meeting.

Transcript of the beginning of the meeting:  

Vladimir Putin: What is the current situation in the republic?

Ramzan Kadyrov: Thanks to you, Mr Putin, we have peace and stability in the republic now. We are solving social issues. At the present time we do not have any requirements or wishes, there is no need to ask the Russian Government for anything, you did everything.

We are solving the main issues, providing employment and resolving social problems. Security is down in 10th place in our list. In the republic things are progressing exactly as agreed, as you laid out in the task. We are trying to follow your instructions.

Vladimir Putin: Have you settled all the problems with the Finance Ministry up to the present day?

Ramzan Kadyrov: At the current time we have no problems with the Ggovernment and the Finance Ministry. We have settled all questions. I have just chaired the latest meeting and said that everything depends on us now, if we implement all the projects and programs correctly, our people can enjoy life. Thank you, Mr Putin.