Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Igor Sechin, Sergei Kiriyenko and Ruslan Tsalikov

The discussion centred on the situation following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. In particular, Mr Putin instructed the officials to study the issue of increasing the supply of hydrocarbons to Japan, and to verify the readiness of all manpower and resources allocated for such events.

Transcript of the beginning of the meeting:

Vladimir Putin: Let's talk about the predicament that befell our neighbours in the Far East, in Japan. Once again, on behalf of the Russian government, I would like to express our condolences to the Japanese government in connection with the disaster and the numerous casualties there.

Our warning system worked – it worked effectively and in a timely manner. But our neighbours are faced with a terrible tragedy. Therefore, I ask you to work with our Japanese colleagues through various departments and companies on issues related to providing possible assistance, should such assistance be needed, as well as through the Federal Atomic Energy Agency, the Emergencies Ministry and the Energy Ministry.

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источник новости: http://premier.gov.ru/eng/events/news/14431/