The two main issues on the agenda were improving the investment climate and raising the quality of state regulation of the economy.

The socioeconomic situation in the region was the subject of discussion, with particular attention given to the issue of employment. The Governor also briefed the President on matters of ensuring security in the region.

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 met with members of the International Business Council on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos.

Socioeconomic development in the region and the situations in the agro-industrial sector and on the job market were the subjects of discussion.

The prospects for promoting a favourable investment climate were the subject of discussion.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Unified National Accreditation System.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions issued following a December 29 meeting on establishing International Financial Centre in Russia.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions issued following a December 28 meeting on economic issues.

Mr Kiriyenko briefed Dmitry Medvedev on the completion of the ratification process of the 123 Agreement between Russia and the United States, which opens up opportunities for direct cooperation between the two states in nuclear energy.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law On Non-Profit Organisations and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation

Speaking at the New Year reception, Dmitry Medvedev noted that 2010 was marked by Russia’s overcoming the economic crisis with minimal losses.

Dmitry Medvedev reviewed the nation’s socioeconomic development and defined priority areas for 2011.

At a meeting on establishing International Financial Centre in Russia, Dmitry Medvedev stated that improving Russia’s investment climate requires a systemic approach. Challenges to improve the climate are being resolved at various levels, including Presidential, Governmental and local levels.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting on 2010 results of Russia’s socioeconomic development and medium term forecasts.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Accession of the Russian Federation to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Abkhazia on Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investments.