Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting of the Commission for Modernisation and Technological Development of Russia’s Economy on legal regulation of innovation activity in Russia.

The Russian-Ukrainian Interstate Commission’s latest meeting, the fourth so far and the second this year, discussed a broad range of bilateral economic, political and humanitarian relations. This was the tenth meeting between Dmitry Medvedev and Viktor Yanukovych this year.

Dmitry Medvedev and the parliamentary parties’ leaders discussed housing and utilities sector reform, the federal budget’s adoption, and preparation of the annual Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly.

The President of Russia and Prime Minister of Lebanon discussed, in particular, matters pertaining to further development and deepening of bilateral relations.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Introducing Amendments to Various Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation in the Parts Pertaining to the Regulation of Exchange of Documents and Information among Currency Control Bodies and Agents.

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

The two-day Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting has ended in Yokohama.

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.

The G20 heads of state and government held a working session, focusing primarily on global economic issues, international trade, and climate change.

Dmitry Medvedev and David Cameron discussed various aspects of bilateral relations, as well as the situation in Iran and North Korea and other regional issues.

Dmitry Medvedev took part in Trade and Investment Roundtable as part of the Seoul G20 Business Summit.

Addressing the Korea-Russia Business Dialogue in Seoul, Dmitry Medvedev said that Russia wants to encourage South Korean investment and considers South Korea one of its priority partners in the Asia-Pacific region.

Dmitry Medvedev held talks in Hanoi with President of Vietnam Nguyen Minh Triet, following which the two countries signed more than ten bilateral agreements.

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

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting on maintaining the positive dynamic underway in the economy and measures to overcome the consequences of the financial and economic crisis.

Developing trade in the border regions, improving the operation of crossing points on the Russian-Ukrainian border, intensifying contacts and developing infrastructure in border regions, and environmental protection were the main subjects on the agenda.