Dmitry Medvedev congratulates Mahathir Mohamad on his appointment as Prime Minister of Malaysia
11 May 2018 22:30
The message reads, in part:
“Russia and Malaysia are linked by friendship and partnership. We are consistently developing cooperation in trade and the economy, science and technology, culture, humanitarian ties and other areas. Our countries are successfully carrying out large joint projects. I am ready to work closely with you to further expand the entire scope of Russia-Malaysia cooperation.”
On May 18, the President of Russia will meet with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel
On May 18, Vladimir Putin will meet in Sochi with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, who will pay a working visit to Russia.
The two leaders plan to discuss the development of Russian-German relations and pressing international issues.
Vladimir Putin took part in Night Hockey League gala match
The President took part in a gala match of the Night Hockey League held as part of the 7th National Amateur Teams Hockey Festival. The event took place at the Bolshoi Ice Arena in Sochi.
May 10, 2018
17:15
Sochi
Before the gala match of the Night Hockey League.
Before the match, the President took part in the ceremony to present awards to the winning team in the Champions League 40+ category.
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Speech at the closing ceremony of the 7th National Amateur Teams Festival
President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Friends, hockey legends and amateurs,
I want to congratulate you on the Night Hockey League 7th National Amateur Teams Festival.
I congratulate all the participants, especially the finalists. I would like to thank you once again for going in for sports and setting a good example to our future stars, young athletes who are also here today and whom I want to welcome separately.
You set an excellent example to sports lovers of all generations. You are incredible athletes, because, despite the fact that you are busy with your everyday work, you find time for sports.
Thanks to you, millions of people choose a healthy lifestyle. This is an amazing, brilliant and significant contribution to the nation’s health. Thank you very much.
I wish you success in future competitions and in today’s game. Thank you very much, and thanks to the fans.
Working meeting with Krasnodar Territory Governor Veniamin Kondratyev
Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Krasnodar Territory Governor Veniamin Kondratyev.
May 11, 2018
13:50
Sochi
Working meeting with Governor of Krasnodar Territory Veniamin Kondratyev.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr Kondratyev, I know about the situation in the region, because you have recently updated me on it. Today I would like to talk about your plans for the main areas of the region’s development and for attaining the goals set in the Presidential Executive Order of May 7, 2018 with due regard for the region’s specifics and economic conditions.
I know that you would like to talk specifically about the use of marine and other biological water resources, as well as about the development of agriculture and agricultural cooperatives. Let us begin with these issues.
Krasnodar Territory Governor Veniamin Kondratyev: Mr President, first of all, I would like to say that the May Executive Order is highly relevant and necessary. Speaking objectively as a representative of a region with developed agriculture, I can assure you that the people waited for this executive order and strongly hope that it will be implemented.
Consequently, we adjusted the region’s development strategy, known as the 2030 Strategy, since it runs until 2030. First and foremost, we do realise that financial resources are something we definitely need in order to deliver on your instructions.
Krasnodar Territory’s gross regional product (GRP) increased on average by 2.3 percent in 2017. Considering the objectives you have already set in your Executive Order, our GRP must double, and not just grow incrementally. The region’s GRP currently stands at 2.3 trillion rubles, which means that in order to comply with the Executive Order it must reach 4.5 trillion, at least.
Annual economic growth must be around 4 percent. It goes without saying that the industrial output must at least double, while labour efficiency must grow 2.5-fold. The regional budget must total about 600 billion rubles.
Let me assure you that we will implement all your instructions, taking into consideration that the regional economy is currently in good shape.
Speaking of the economy, Krasnodar Territory is of course an agro-industrial region, so it is a matter of principle for us to keep up this momentum in agriculture, in agribusiness.
