Dmitry Medvedev received letters of credence from new ambassadors to the Russian Federation from the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the USA, Lithuania, Cote d’Ivoire, Zambia, Indonesia, and Panama. 

Dmitry Medvedev spoke at the closing plenary session of the Russia-Republic of Korea Dialogue forum in St Petersburg.

At the invitation of Dmitry Medvedev, President of the Republic of Korea Lee Myung-bak will make a working visit to Russia on November 1–2.

Dmitry Medvedev signed a number of laws ratifying agreements with foreign states on reciprocal travel by citizens.

Dmitry Medvedev told journalists about the results of the Russian-North Korean summit and answered questions on Russia’s foreign policy priorities regarding Libya, Ukraine, and Belarus. 

The G20 heads of state and government held a working session, focusing primarily on global economic issues, international trade, and climate change.

The authorities of the South Korean city of Incheon transferred the naval ensign of the legendary Varyag cruiser to Russia. The ceremony took place at the Russian Embassy in Seoul in the presence of President Dmitry Medvedev.

Dmitry Medvedev took part in Trade and Investment Roundtable as part of the Seoul G20 Business Summit.

This was Dmitry Medvedev’s main message at a meeting of the Korea-Russia Dialogue civil society forum.

Dmitry Medvedev held talks in Seoul with President of South Korea Lee Myung-bak.

Addressing the Korea-Russia Business Dialogue in Seoul, Dmitry Medvedev said that Russia wants to encourage South Korean investment and considers South Korea one of its priority partners in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Russian leader will pay an official visit to the Republic of Korea on November 10–11, 2010 at the invitation of President of South Korea Lee Myung-bak.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated President of South Korea Lee Myung-Bak on the 20^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea.

Dmitry Medvedev and Lee Myung-bak discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation, international and regional security issues, and preparations for the G20 summit in Seoul.

President Lee Myung-bak informed President Medvedev about the latest developments involving South Korea’s Cheonan warship after the investigative commission officially presented its findings.