Vladimir Putin participated in a number of discussions of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council.

Vladimir Putin met with Governor of Sakhalin Region Alexander Khoroshavin, members of the region’s business community and social sector workers.

Vladimir Putin met with Head of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Taimuraz Mamsurov and residents of the region.

Vladimir Putin visited the Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works, toured the plant’s cold roll steel production, participated in the launch of continuous annealing and continuous galvanising cold-rolling units, and spoke with the company’s employees.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to residents of Kaluga Region on the opening of the full production cycle at PCMA Rus’ (Peugeot Citroen Mitsubishi Automobiles Russia) Kaluga Region automotive plant.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with representatives of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, the Chamber of Commerce, Agency for Strategic Initiatives, national public associations Delovaya Rossiya and OPORA Russia.

Vladimir Putin visited the institute’s production facilities, saw the latest developments from Russia’s defence industry, and held a meeting On Russian Technologies (Rostekhnologii) State Corporation’s Performance and Outlook.

Dmitry Medvedev visited the Apatit mining company’s Vostochny Mine, where he looked over the mining and transport operations control room and met with company employees.

Dmitry Medvedev signed an executive order releasing Viktor Khristenko from his duties as Industry and Trade Minister.

During a working meeting with Dmitry Rogozin, Dmitry Medvedev announced that he has appointed Mr Rogozin Deputy Prime Minister.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Prevention of Major Industrial Accidents Convention (Convention No. 174).

During his trip to Khabarovsk, Dmitry Medvedev visited the Amur Cable Plant, where he met with workers from companies in the region and United Russia party core group. 

Dmitry Medvedev toured the company’s production facilities, learning about new developments and various models of cars in production.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation in Connection with Implementing the Provisions of the Federal Law on Technical Regulation.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law on Technical Regulation.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement on Common Rules for Granting Industrial Subsidies.

Salaries, improving workers’ social status, vocational training, economic incentives for employers to improve labour conditions and safety, and monitoring compliance with legislation were the subjects of discussion.

Dmitry Medvedev gave the main outlines for development efforts in the aviation sector over the coming years. Priority tasks include modernising civil aviation airport infrastructure, upgrading civil aviation fleets, raising the quality of air transport services and making them cheaper, and building up the country’s military aviation capability.

Dmitry Medvedev continued a series of meetings on developing engineering education and training of engineers and technicians for Russia’s industry.