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.

Following the February 9, 2010 meeting of the Presidential Council for the Financial Market Development and in furtherance of the process of launching International Financial Centre in Russia, the Government of Russia was instructed to design and implement a package of additional initiatives ensuring favourable environment for operation of financial institutions in Russia.

Talks between Dmitry Medvedev and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were held in New Delhi.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting of the Commission for Modernisation and Technological Development of Russia’s Economy on the sidelines of the Go Russia! National Innovation Forum.