During his visit to Xiamen, China, in connection with the BRICS summit, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe.

Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping visited an exhibition of Chinese arts and crafts and Chinese cultural heritage.

Vladimir Putin had talks with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping in Xiamen.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants and guests of the Third Eastern Economic Forum.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tran Dai Quang on the National Day of Vietnam, commemorating the Vietnam Declaration of Independence.

Vladimir Putin will visit the People’s Republic of China on September 3–5 to take part in the 9^th BRICS summit.

Vladimir Putin congratulated President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the republic’s Independence Day.

Vladimir Putin’s article BRICS: Towards New Horizons of Strategic Partnership was published ahead of the BRICS Summit, which will be held in Xiamen, China, on September 4 and 5.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev on the national holiday, Independence Day.

In a telephone call to President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, Vladimir Putin congratulated Mr Lukashenko on his birthday and wished him good health and continued success.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on the 20^th anniversary of the Russian-Armenian Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance.

As part of his visit to Hungary, Vladimir Putin met with President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga.

Vladimir Putin attended competitions at the 2017 World Judo Championships, which opened in Budapest.

Vladimir Putin met with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban. Trade and economic cooperation between two countries was discussed among other things.

The President arrived in Budapest at the invitation of Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban.

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

Vladimir Putin met with President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to all taking part in the 20^th Russian Art Festival in Cannes.

Vladimir Putin received Secretary of State of the Vatican Cardinal Pietro Parolin at his Sochi residence.