Dmitry Medvedev made this statement at a meeting with the core group of the United Russia political party.

Dmitry Medvedev had a meeting with Chairman of Vnesheconombank (VEB) Vladimir Dmitriev.

The meeting particularly focused on ways to attract investment in high-tech projects and the prospects of Russia’s scientific and technological sector for development and commercialisation of new technology at Skolkovo.

The Russian and Ukrainian Presidents, Dmitry Medvedev and Viktor Yanukovych took part in a meeting of the Russian-Ukrainian Interstate Commission.

Dmitry Medvedev and President of Turkey Abdullah Gul took part in Russian-Turkish Business Forum.

Dmitry Medvedev approved list of instructions resulting from meeting on economic issues of April 20, 2010.

The talks focused primarily on developing trade and economic ties, expanding the legal base for the two countries’ relations, and bilateral and international cooperation in the Arctic.

The President welcomed Denmark’s approach to developing economic cooperation with Russia based on investment in manufacturing and industry and building production facilities and infrastructure.

Dmitry Medvedev participated in Russian-Norwegian business conference.

The development of Russian financial markets and the establishment of an international financial centre in Russia were the subjects discussed at the meeting.

The President began his official visit to Argentina by meeting with Russian and Argentine business community members. Bilateral economic cooperation was the subject of discussion.

The President answered questions on a variety of current issues, including international politics, security, the economy, the Iranian nuclear programme, and the situation in Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting with the permanent Security Council members.

The final communique of the summit specified that the G20 format is a major forum for international economic cooperation.