Dmitry Medvedev and Joseph Biden discussed prospects for the development of Russian-US relations, Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organisation, and issues pertaining to European anti-missile defence.

The President spoke about his views of the situation in Russia and the world, the main principles of Russia’s modernisation strategy, and presented a number of Russia’s specific proposals and initiatives.

Dmitry Medvedev, President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy, and President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso met with members of the EU-Russia Industrialists’ Round Table and Belgian business community representatives.

The Russian delegation was headed by Dmitry Medvedev; the European Union was represented by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy and President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso.

Russia’s accession to the WTO, Customs Union development, and socioeconomic issues in single-industry towns were the subjects of discussion.

Dmitry Medvedev met with US President Barack Obama on the sidelines of the APEC Summit.

Dmitry Medvedev took part in the APEC Summit. The first day’s agenda included a plenary meeting of the heads of APEC member states, a meeting of APEC leaders with the APEC Business Advisory Council members, and a number of bilateral meetings.

Dmitry Medvedev and Tarja Halonen discussed a wide scope of issues, ranging from European security to specific bilateral projects.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law on Russia’s adherence to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation of Customs Procedures.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with US President Barack Obama on the American side’s initiative.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting of the State Council Presidium on the development of livestock farming, met with Governor of Belgorod Region Yevgeny Savchenko, and visited one of the region’s companies.