Vladimir Putin took part in a videoconference to launch the Ammonium chemical plant at full capacity.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Chairman of Vnesheconombank Vladimir Dmitriev to discuss support for non-raw materials exports and loans for manufacturing industries.

Vladimir Putin met with Chairman of Vnesheconombank Vladimir Dmitriev, who briefed the President on the bank’s lending to the economy’s real sector as part of the anti-crisis programme.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Chairman of State Corporation Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs Vladimir Dmitriev.

Subjects of discussion at the meeting included preparations for the G20 summit in St Petersburg, and Vnesheconombank’s participation in a number of long-term infrastructure projects.

Mr Dmitriev briefed the President on the projects being implemented with the bank’s support.

Vladimir Putin approved a list of instructions issued following a December 27, 2012 meeting of the State Council Presidium on improving investment attractiveness of Russian regions.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions issued following a March meeting on the North Caucasus tourism cluster development.

Among the issues discussed were measures implemented by the banking community in support of small and medium-sized business.

Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Dmitriev discussed measures to support small and medium-sized businesses and the establishment of the Direct Investment Fund.

Dmitry Medvedev had a meeting with Chairman of Vnesheconombank (VEB) Vladimir Dmitriev.