The key goal ... in 2006 is to end [bilateral] negotiations on Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization with the United States and also to sign [bilateral] protocols with Australia, Switzerland and Columbia. |
The price (of licensed product) needs to be acceptable for the (Russian) population. If it is not acceptable, it is a great advantage for pirates. |
The size of the gray market should be reduced at least down to 15% by the end of this year. |
These factors will pass, and the situation will be back to normal. |
This is the cornerstone of the government's policy and a major mid- and long-term challenge. |
Thus far everything is going according to plan. I think that we will manage to do it in the third quarter [of 2006]. |
We have agreed with a number of WTO partners that after all negotiations [on Russia's accession] have been concluded, we will not enter new talks [with world car manufacturers]. |
We have discussed the final arrangements for exhibitions and pavilions, well as meeting venues. We have seen everything that needs to be done to complete preparations for the forum. |
We hope that under any scenario, the ruble's appreciation will range within 4-6% in 2006 and will eventually slow down by 1 percentage point per year. |
We were happy to hear that Volkswagen has made a final decision to start investment in Russia. |
We will allocate up to half a billion dollars for this purpose next year. |
We will work hard to do that this year. |