President Vladimir Putin and First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev spoke at the beginning of the session.
In his opening address the President of Russia declared that national projects must be a part of the conceptual framework for Russia's development between now and 2020.
See also
Beginning of the Session of the Presidential Council for the Implementation of Priority National Projects and Demographic Policy
February 28, 2008
Vladimir Putin held a session of the Presidential Council for the Implementation of Priority National Projects and Demographic Policy
September 13, 2007