Putin called the government’s performance is quite satisfactory – Russian newspaper

Putin called the government's performance is quite satisfactory – Russian newspaper

President Vladimir Putin was satisfied with the work of the government in the year in which the Russian economy has fallen down many external and internal problems, and reminded that the upcoming long holidays – this is for the country, but the ministries and departments to work almost from the first days January.

The head of state arrived at Government House for a meeting with members of the Cabinet, held prior to its last meeting of the year. Traditional summing up the outgoing year and the next task at this time, for obvious reasons, has been reduced to the problems faced by the Russian economy.

– We have had a difficult year, but as we used to say something or simple I do not remember. In general, the government adequately cope with the difficulties that arise for the economy, the country as a whole – the president said, describing the activities of the executive power in the past year.

It is obvious that the economic problems will determine the country’s development and in the new year. Are they misspoke president, not only the external nature of the sanctions, but also connected with internal flaws, but for many years, the government is doing everything to structurally change the economy of the country to get away from dependence on raw materials.

– In this direction, too, Much has been done, but recent events have shown, it is not enough – stated Putin.

Ahead of prolonged holidays, and perhaps the ministers and their deputies and employees of ministries and departments of their rightfully deserved as other citizens, but, the president said, today the state can not allow them to rest as much: “I ask you to focus on the main lines. The main, of course, are the fulfillment of our social responsibilities, issues related to the maintenance of the national currency.” The priorities also got to ensure stable operation of vital transport infrastructure, telecommunications and energy.

– We know what we say, we know what goals to reach. It is necessary to coordinate the work of ministries and agencies need to keep everything under control – said the president. – If required, although someone does not like it, but in this case it is absolutely justified, it is necessary to include the so-called mode of manual control. In this case, there is nothing to be ashamed of not.

Putin recalled the experience of the previous crisis of 2008-2009, “Then worked by sector. I am asking you today to line up precisely on this operation.” The government should have a clear understanding of who is responsible for what, what is the situation in the largest backbone enterprises of the country, as reflected in the level of employment, how to address social enterprises that occurs in mono.

– In general, I think the government’s performance is quite satisfactory to meet the requirements of today – once again praised the activities of the head of state Cabinet.

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev agreed on the need to revive the anti-crisis measures six years ago. “This is our direct responsibility and we have to justify it,” – he said to the slave.

As soon as possible the government intends to issue the entire mechanism of the crisis, including the development of additional tools. “Responding to the crisis, of course, on behalf of the President and on my behalf, will be prepared – promised the prime minister. – Some of them are already being implemented, some of them should be implemented in the near future”.

The priority for the federal government will remain and social obligations prescribed by the Head of State in his decrees of 2012 and other regulatory documents. “Their steady execution of the first days of 2015 is the most important responsibility of government, as well as the functioning of key enterprises,” – Medvedev said.