PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA

Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with veteran builders and workers of the Baikal-Amur Mainline to mark the 50th anniversary of the launch of its construction.

Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who is in Russia on a working visit.

The President will present state decorations to representatives of the transport industry who have made a significant contribution to building the BAM.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants and guests of the International Kant Congress “The World Concept of Philosophy.”

Vladimir Putin extended greetings to Russian Jews on Passover.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to heads and deputies of municipalities, employees of local self-government authorities and representatives of the municipal community on Local Self-Government Day.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 46th Moscow International Film Festival.

On April 18–19, 2024, Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova made a working trip to the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Lugansk People’s Republic and the Zaporozhye Region. One of the main goals of her trip was to help the new regions build an effective system of preventing social orphanhood and to support the families in a difficult situation.

Aide to the President, State Council Secretary Igor Levitin and Chelyabinsk Region Governor, Chair of the State Council Commission on Economy and Finance Alexei Teksler co-chaired a meeting of the Commission.

On April 22, Vladimir Putin will hold talks in Moscow with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who will be on a working visit to Russia.

The agenda covers the key matters dealing with further developing the strategic partnership and allied relations between Russia and Azerbaijan, as well as a detailed exchange of views on the recent developments in the region.

Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev will mark the 50th anniversary of launching the Baikal-Amur Mainline construction by meeting with its veterans and railway employees. The father of the current President of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev, oversaw the railway’s construction.

Presidential Aide, State Council Secretary Igor Levitin and Nizhny Novgorod Region Governor Gleb Nikitin co-chaired a videoconference meeting of the State Council Commission on Environment and Natural Resources.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On the World Friendship Games international competition, and On Amending Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on current issues with permanent members of the Security Council.

Mr Minister, colleagues,

Welcome to the annual final board meeting of the Russian Health Ministry.

The smooth and competent functioning of all Health Ministry services directly impacts the effectiveness of the healthcare system in Russia and, most importantly, contributes to strengthening and maintaining health, and often saving lives.

Increasing life expectancy and promoting active longevity are key state policy priority. Therefore, it is important to continue focusing on preventing and treating diseases, including the use of cutting-edge high-tech methods.

In this context, I would like to note that the state guarantee programme for free medical care is expanding annually. This expansion also enhances the Ministry’s ability to even more effectively address the problems of improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare in every region, city, town, and village. Over the past years, enormous experience has been accumulated in this sphere, primarily due to the successful implementation of the national project in this area. Positive changes have taken place in all regions across the country, including our historical territories. Children’s hospitals, rehabilitation centres, cardiology departments, and cancer clinics are reopening after major renovations, or new facilities are being built almost everywhere. Additionally, new Russian medicines, test systems, and domestic medical equipment are being developed. It is crucial to prioritise the training of qualified doctors, nurses, and other specialists, improve the activities of specialised universities and colleges, and use the practice of targeted recruitment in practices in high-demand areas.

It is noteworthy that primary healthcare is being actively upgraded. Therefore, I ask the Ministry to continue providing the regions with all the necessary organisational and methodological assistance for the successful implementation of this extensive and highly sought-after programme. In general, I expect that you will continue to work with utmost dedication in the future, ensuring the introduction of new technologies and treatment methods, setting an example of a caring and attentive attitude towards patients, and promoting the valued traditions of continuity and mentoring, as well as the unwavering commitment to the field of medicine that has always characterised domestic medicine.

I would like to thank the Ministry staff and all Russian medical workers for their hard work, sense of responsibility and selflessness. I wish you success and all the best to you and your families.

Vladimir Putin approved the list of instructions following his working trip to the Stavropol Territory on March 5, 2024.

Vladimir Putin approved a list of instructions following his participation in the plenary session of the Future Technologies Forum and a meeting with scientists held on February 14, 2024.

Presidential Aide and State Council Secretary Igor Levitin and Kaliningrad Region Governor Anton Alikhanov co-chaired a meeting of the State Council commission on small and medium-sized businesses, via videoconference.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Murmansk Region Governor Andrei Chibis, via videoconference.

The President listened, via videoconference, to a report of the Head of the Republic of Crimea Sergei Aksyonov on the socio-economic situation in the country. Special attention was paid to the support for the families of army personnel.

Presidential Aide and State Council Secretary Igor Levitin and Chair of the State Council commission on transport, Head of the Republic of Buryatia Alexei Tsydenov co-chaired a meeting of the State Council commission to discuss the national project on transport, submitted by the Ministry of Transport.