The two presidents discussed bilateral relations in priority economic sectors, gas sector cooperation, and Ukraine’s cooperation with the Customs Union.

During the meeting, which took place late the previous evening, Mr Kostin briefed Vladimir Putin on the services the bank offers to the public, including a new consumer lending scheme and expansion of the bank’s regional branch network. 

Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the VTB Capital RUSSIA CALLING! Investment Forum.

The Prime Minister reported to the President on the completion of the draft federal budget for 2013–2015.

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.

Problems in the aluminium industry and the economy’s adaptation to the WTO were the subjects of discussion.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to participants and guests of the XI Sochi International Investment Forum.

Issues discussed at the meeting included budget planning and fiscal discipline, balancing regional budgets and extrabudgetary funds, as well as ways to improve budget discipline.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Measures to Protect Russian Federation Interests in Russian Legal Entities’ Foreign Economic Activities.

Vladimir Putin opened the first working session of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Vladivostok.

Mr Putin and Mr Kovalev discussed the region's socio-economic indicators and other current issues.

Vladimir Putin and Anton Siluanov discussed the draft 2013–2015 budget.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund, Approved by the Resolution of the International Monetary Fund’s Board of Governors of December 15, 2010 No.66–2.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to Article 28 of the Federal Law on Non-Profit Organisations and the Federal Law on Procedures for Establishing and Using Endowment Funds of Non-Profit Organisations.

Vladimir Putin held the Presidential Economic Council’s first meeting.

Vladimir Putin and King Juan Carlos I of Spain had a discussion with representatives of the Russian and Spanish business communities on bilateral cooperation prospects in various sectors of economy.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On the Presidential Economic Council.

Vladimir Putin and Mikhail Shmakov discussed trade unions’ activities and support measures for different economic sectors in connection with Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organisation.