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Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting on economic issues, looking particularly at the establishment of national payment system
The President called the establishment of a national payment system a strategic issue that is part of the effort needed to develop an international financial centre in Russia.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy confirms participation in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
At the conclusion of the official visit of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to France, the heads of state emphasized the necessity of strengthening relations between Russia and France. The parties plan to continue discussions at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2010, which French President Nicolas Sarkozy will visit along with a delegation.
The President of Russia invited French business leaders to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in June 2010. The French Minister for the Economy, Industry, and Employment confirmed interest in participation
A forum of French and Russian business leaders took place on March 2, 2010 in Paris, as part of the President of Russia’s state visit to France. The organizers of the forum were the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) and the Movement of French Enterprises (MEDEF). The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) also assisted in organizing the forum.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev notes unprecedented growth in Russia-France economic relations
The promotion of economic relations between Russia and France has an unprecedented character, noted Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in a speech before the Movement of French Enterprises as part of his visit to France.
SMEs to become the basis for innovative developments in the nation's economy
In a meeting with President Dmitry Medvedev, representatives from entrepreneurial organizations discussed, among other things, opportunities to lower the administrative burden for entrepreneurs, issues involved in streamlining the regulatory and supervisory activities of the government in the business sphere.
RF Minister of Economic Development Elvira Nabiullina met with the German Minister for Economics and Technology Rainer Brüderle
The two sides exchanged views on the current situation and future prospects for development of trade cooperation between Russia and Germany, discussed the impact of the economic crisis on the economies of the two countries, and expressed the need to reduce protectionist measures.
Development of Saudi Arabia-Russia international cooperation
On February 13, 2010, the following Russian companies participated in the work of the annual Jeddah Economic Forum for the first time, with the support of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF): Sberbank, Solar Projects (Renova Group), Lommeta (a construction company from Novosibirsk), and Sibstroyconstruction (an investment company from Tyumen).
Investment activity is a key factor in the modernisation of Russia's economy
Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting on the investment climate in Russia.
Russia's economic growth in 2010 to exceed 3%
According to official forecasts expressed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Russia's economic growth this year is projected to exceed 3%.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev meets with representatives of Lipetsk Special Economic Zone resident companies
The presence of investors in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Lipetsk is testimony to the development of the Russian economy. The President asserted this in a meeting with the leaders of resident companies in the Lipetsk SEZ.
