Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law On Adopting the Protocol amending the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Adoption of the Protocol to Amend the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Protocol on Certain Issues Concerning the Import and Circulation of Goods in the Eurasian Economic Union Customs Territory.

Vladimir Putin held a State Council meeting in the Kremlin.

During his working trip to Voronezh Region, Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Acting Governor of Voronezh Region Alexei Gordeyev.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amending Article 36 of the Russian Federation Law On the Customs Tariffs.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order establishing the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the World Trade Organisation.

Vladimir Putin discussed with President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of the Russian Federation Sergei Katyrin the need to give small- and medium-sized businesses greater access to public procurement contracts and support for Russian companies now that Russia is a member of the WTO.

Measures to protect Russian economic interests and national security as the Russian economy begins operating within the World Trade Organisation were the main subject of discussion.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants and guests in the 43^rd General Assembly of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) and the Russia in the WTO: The Launch forum.

Vladimir Putin met with President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych, who is in Russia on a working visit.

Vladimir Putin met with Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Viktor Khristenko.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Protocol on the Accession of the Russian Federation to the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organisation of April 15, 1994.

Dmitry Medvedev received US Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, who is directly involved in decision-making on US international economic policy.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with President of the United States Barack Obama initiated by the American side.

Russia’s accession to the WTO was the main subject on the agenda at Dmitry Medvedev’s talks with President of Switzerland Micheline Calmy-Rey. The two presidents also discussed bilateral cooperation.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of Agreement on Functioning of the Customs Union within the Multilateral Trade System Framework.

Dmitry Medvedev, Silvio Berlusconi and Joseph Biden examined the situation in the Middle East and Libya and Palestinian-Israeli peace settlement and exchanged views on contacts with the new leadership of Egypt.