VLADIMIR PUTIN
ARCHIVE OF THE OFFICIAL SITE
OF THE 2008-2012 PRIME MINISTER
OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
VLADIMIR PUTIN
ARCHIVE OF THE OFFICIAL SITE
OF THE 2008-2012 PRIME MINISTER
OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
VLADIMIR PUTIN
“Support from Russian citizens has always helped us, and I’m confident that the government’s future line-up will rely on the people. We must never forget about the needs of ordinary people. We must always remember how government-level decisions influence the lives of all ordinary Russian citizens.”
"The current global and regional conditions necessitate the need for enhancing the potential of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and its ability to promptly and adequately react to important developments. This issue was discussed in detail at today's closed-door meeting. I hope all colleagues will agree with the following conclusion: more closely-coordinated actions, including approaches to the development of national economies, are becoming more important today. In order to accomplish these objectives, we must use available cooperation mechanisms and, if necessary, create new ones. There are plans to finalise political-diplomatic measures and joint-reaction mechanisms for coping with situations that threaten regional peace, stability and security."
"Russia plans to be a part of modifying the global financial system that would facilitate real worldwide stability, prosperity and progress."
"No doubt, considerable budget funds will be needed to support the financial sector and industries. The amount should be commensurate with the scale of the problems that arise. Half-measures will not accomplish our goals. However, there are budget limitations that cannot be ignored. For this reason, the effectiveness of this budget spending - both current and additional - is vital".
"We have great expectations for the energy sector. This year Deputy Prime Ministers met twice to discuss energy issues. This new mechanism's key aim is to streamline our energy cooperation, and to coordinate the activities of Russian and Chinese companies."
"Cooperation in construction is another big issue on the agenda, particularly within the scope of Russia's preparations for the Olympic Games in Sochi and for the APEC summit in Vladivostok. Our Chinese friends possess vast experience in holding such major events. The recent Olympic Games in Beijing are an excellent example. I am certain this experience will be extremely valuable for us. We also welcome Chinese companies' participation in tenders for building sports and infrastructure facilities."
"It is widely known that trade in machinery, equipment and high-tech products is one of the most problematic aspects of our interaction. The current state of affairs falls behind the two countries' potential. This particularly applies to relevant Russian exports to the Chinese market. I believe that by joint efforts we can boost mutual flows of science-intensive products."
"We will soon mark the 65th anniversary of the Soviet people's victory in the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War. But we also know about the Vietnamese nation's heroic resistance during the years of foreign military intervention. The heroic exploits of our veterans during the defence of our national interests are an example for all of us and for future generations, as well."
"We support a consistent removal of the barriers to foreign trade. We support honest and transparent rules of play in the world economy and finance. Russia will consistently promote integration processes. The priority here, of course, will be the formation of the customs union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, and the strengthening of EurAsEC."
"Apart from being a high-priority partner in the Asia-Pacific region, Vietnam is also our strategic partner. Unfortunately, this status has yet to be translated into full-fledged trade and economic relations. However, both nations have a huge potential. The growth rate recently posted by your country proves that our trade and economic relations have a future".
