05 April 2004 23:20
Russia`s main goals are doubling GDP, reducing poverty
MOSCOW. April 5 (Interfax) - The primary goals of the Russian government include doubling the GDP and reducing
poverty by 50%, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov said while meeting with UN General Secretary Kofi Annan on
Monday.
"This will include reducing the mortality rate and improving the level of healthcare and the quality of
life," Fradkov said. "Solving these problems will generally help the [Russian] economy become more
competitive," he said.
Fradkov said the Russian government appreciated the UN's contribution to reforms in Russia. [RU EEU EUROPE ASIA
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