Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the North Caucasus Federal District Alexander Khloponin
Vladimir Putin and Alexander Khloponin discussed development plans for the North Caucasus Federal District, focusing on the draft of the long-term state programme, to be launched in 2012, according to Mr Khloponin. The prime minister emphasised the need to implement pending projects, stating that the Government can and will embark on them in the near future, without delay.