Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has set up major tasks for the newly-unveiled government.
During the first cabinet meeting, Medvedev outlined seven priorities for the new government. Among them are pushing forward basic socio-economic development programs, submitting budget plans of next three years, raising wages of workers from certain social fields, as well as improving investment climate, reforming public service, privatizing state companies and fostering the ” open government” mechanism.
He said the development of the country, the well-being of its people and the solutions to the economy “depend on the government’s coordinated and efficient effort.” Russia’s cabinet is comprised of one first deputy prime minister, seven deputies and 21 ministers.
