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Mr Putin noted that increasing the country’s GDP is more than just an economic objective. Much depends on effective state management, on having qualified and professional civil servants and on developing federal relations and strengthening local government.

The president also stressed that if the country wants to achieve its objectives, it must mobilise society’s intellectual resources and encourage the involvement of public groups that put national interests above their group, corporate or personal interests. Mr Putin said that all these forces must work together towards dialogue, the pursuit of a common goal and cooperation in their actions.