NOVO-OGAREVO, April 24. /TASS/. Russia needs to ensure stable rates of economic growth with a reduction in inflation and low unemployment, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting on economic issues.

"Then [at a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects at the end of last year] the goal was set to ensure stable rates of economic growth with a simultaneous reduction in inflation and maintaining a low unemployment rate. Statistical data from the beginning of this year confirm the importance and relevance of this approach," the head of state said.