Vladimir Putin spoke at the closing of the business forum, which was held within the framework of the Russian-Italian Civil Society Dialogue Forum.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Presidential Economic Council Presidium, which focused on economic policy priorities for 2014–2015.

The Economic Council Presidium, whose makeup was approved by a Presidential Executive Order of October 31, 2013, will hold its first meeting on November 21.

Mr Chikhanchin briefed the President on the Service’s current activities.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting to discuss effective use of resources from the National Wealth Fund.

Vladimir Putin took part in the APEC CEO summit.

Vladimir Putin took part in the fifth annual “Russia Calling!” Investment Forum, organised by VTB Capital. The theme of this year’s forum is New Horizons for Growth: How to Reach Them.

Vladimir Putin signed a list of instructions on achieving the socioeconomic development targets he set earlier, in particular, in increasing labour productivity and creating and modernising high productive jobs.

Vladimir Putin signed a list of instructions following the meeting on socioeconomic development in Primorye Territory on August 31, 2013.

Mr Kostin briefed Vladimir Putin on the bank’s work with private customers and small businesses in flood-affected regions and also discussed a number of the bank’s infrastructure projects.

On the second day of the G20 summit, the G20 leaders met with business and trade union representatives from the G20 countries.

Among other things, the latest global economic trends and financial regulation issues were discussed during the first working meeting themed Growth and Financial Stability.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting on the socioeconomic development of Primorye Territory.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting on socioeconomic development in Rostov Region.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev during his visit to the region.

Mr Kuyvashev briefed Vladimir Putin on the situation in the region’s industrial sectors and on the social sector development.

Svetlana Orlova briefed Vladimir Putin on the regional authorities’ main immediate priorities.

The Acting Governor briefed the President on the socioeconomic situation in the region. In particular, the meeting discussed demographic trends and the current situation in the housing sector.

The Acting Governor briefed the President on the socioeconomic situation in the Magadan Region, particularly on the development of its special economic zone and the payment of salaries to public sector employees.

Vladimir Putin took part in the conference called Orthodox-Slavic Values: The Foundation of Ukraine’s Civilisational Choice.