The President signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Protocol on the Transfer of Narcotic Drugs, Psychoactive Substances and Their Precursors, Firearms and Their Essential Parts, Ammunition, Explosives and Explosive Devices That Serve as Physical Evidence in Criminal Cases.

The President signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Protocol On Amendments totheConvention between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Austria for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital and Protocol thereto signed in Moscow on April 13, 2000.

The President signed Federal Law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Emperor Naruhito of Japan.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Vladimir Putin held a briefing meeting with permanent members of the Security Council.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to Emperor Akihito of Japan.

Vladimir Putin spoke to journalists following the Roundtable discussions at the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.

Vladimir Putin took part in the first roundtable discussion at the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.

Vladimir Putin met with State Counsellor of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi on the sidelines of the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.

Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic. The leaders discussed bilateral and regional issues.

Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

Beijing is hosting talks between Vladimir Putin and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping.

University Rector Qiu Yong presented the certificate to the President of Russia. PRC President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony.

Vladimir Putin attended the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation

Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a working visit, where he will attend the second Belt and Road International Forum.

Following his talks with Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un, Vladimir Putin answered media questions.