On April 8, Dmitry Medvedev will address an expanded meeting of the Ministry of Finance Board. Members of the Board will discuss the priorities of budget and tax policies, which will provide optimal methods for addressing long-term national socioeconomic development objectives based on macroeconomic stability and a well-balanced budget system. The meeting will also discuss ways of improving the investment climate, creating a favourable environment for small and medium-sized businesses and ensuring sustained economic growth of at least 5% , as set out by the Policy Priorities of the Government of the Russian Federation to 2018. The work of the so-called “budget regulations” and the efficiency of spending financial resources will also be addressed.