Taking part in the meeting were representatives of the ministries and agencies concerned and key market participants.
The meeting analysed the market situation, discussed various aspects of implementing the decisions taken at earlier government meetings. It also discussed steps to improve and monitor the sector.
Particular attention was paid to payments to suppliers of products, including reduction of postponement of payments and curbs on the prices of socially sensitive food products and basic necessities.
Today's meeting continues the series of meetings with the representatives of key sectors Mr Shuvalov is conducting per the directive of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.