Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Farit Mukhametshin, head of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad and International Cultural Cooperation
Mr Putin and Mr Mukhametshin discussed ways to support the Russian language abroad, as well as the Federal Agency’s work in universities and involvement in international development programmes. The prime minister asked about the effectiveness of the funds allocated for these purposes and expressed support for the Federal Agency’s initiative to create a national programme to support international development.
