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

Dmitry Medvedev met with speakers of the two chambers of the Federal Assembly, their deputies and heads of key committees in the Council of Federation and State Duma. This meeting format is to become regular.

Dmitry Medvedev outlined his views on the main issues of the nation’s economic development, its social sphere, national political system, national security and defence.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to participants and guests of the Education in Europe for the Harmonious Development of Students international symposium, which is being held in Moscow.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On the Presidential Commission for the Implementation of Priority National Projects and Demographic Policy.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions to the Government and senior executive bodies of power following a July 29 meeting of the Council for the Implementation of Priority National Projects and Demographic Policy.

President Medvedev pointed out that requirements for crossing the border for individuals and companies must not become more stringent as the Customs Union enters into force.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting in Khabarovsk on the Far East’s socioeconomic development and cooperation with the Asia-Pacific region countries.

Dmitry Medvedev held a working meeting via videoconference with Governor of Pskov Region Andrei Turchak.