Medvedev promise regional democracy
In his second annual speech, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev promised to make electoral changes that would promote democracy.
The Russian president underlined the need to improve democratic institutions and electoral system, as well as the quality of popular representation in government. Dmitri Medvedev paid special attention to the development of civil society, improving the quality of education, work in cultural spheres, especially in remote areas, as well as strengthening the political system, the president said, accordingto the presidential website.
- As the guarantor of the Constitution, I will continue to do everything possible to strengthen democracy in our country, Medvedev said.
With regards to foreign policy, President Medvedev confirmed that Russia’s priority remains multipolarity, a concept which is becoming increasingly widespread throughout the world, strengthening the UN, and promoting a new European security treaty.
Medvedev gave instructions to develop clear criteria for evaluating the results of foreign policy activities and the programme for effective use of foreign policy elements for long-term national development. The President stressed that the effectiveness of these activities should be judged by a simple criterion: whether or not they contribute to improving living standards in Russia.
