Putin took part in the plenary session of the Federation Council. The main thing

On December 24, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the Federation Council, which concludes the autumn session. Earlier, Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Russian leader, recalled that this year marks the 25th anniversary of the reform of the Federation Council formation procedure, as well as the fifth anniversary of the adoption of amendments to the Constitution. The main statements of the head of state are in the material of Izvestia.

About the Federation Council

During a meeting of the Federation Council, Putin indicated that the Russian parliament was ending the autumn session with a good result. He added that there had been a lot of work, and a number of important legislative decisions had been taken in the interests of the country and its citizens.

"I am confident in your professionalism and truly statesmanlike approach, and I look forward to continuing to work closely together, as before," Putin said.

He also pointed out that the Federation Council ensures the relationship between the levels of a single public authority, which is extremely important for a federation that unites 89 regions.

Putin added that the Federation Council has become a real personnel school. According to him, many, having passed through it, were later appointed to responsible positions in federal authorities, headed the subjects of the Federation and legislative assemblies.

About the work of the Federation Council

The Russian president said that today's strategic programs and plans affect the entire country — from Kaliningrad to the Kuril Islands, from the Arctic latitudes to Crimea, Donbass and the Caucasus.

He also added that the success of such a large-scale work directly depends on the steps taken by the federal executive and legislative authorities. They are implemented on the ground, in specific regions, cities and towns.

"I am addressing both you and the government now. It is necessary to involve the regions more actively, as they say, more closely in the development of new solutions to the national agenda," the president said.

Putin also pointed to the agreement in parliament and commitment to national interests, which is invaluable in a period of historical trials and global changes.

About achieving Russia's goals

During the Federation Council meeting, Putin said that representatives of public, non-profit organizations, veteran and youth organizations, business circles and local expert platforms, citizens' associations should have more opportunities and existing mechanisms to contribute to the achievement of national development goals.

About the regions of Russia

Putin said that all subjects of the Russian Federation have their strengths and growth points, and it is important to support them.

The president paid special attention to the integration of new regions of Russia.

"I want to thank you for your work, for your unwavering attention to our heroes, war veterans, and their families, to issues on our key demographic agenda, and to the problems of legal and socio-economic integration of our historical regions,— Putin said.

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