Vladimir Putin has sent a message of congratulations to Hassan Rouhani on his convincing victory in the presidential elections of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Vladimir Putin met with permanent members of the Security Council.

At Venezuela’s initiative, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron.

Vladimir Putin held talks with Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni. Key aspects of bilateral cooperation and current international affairs were the main subjects of discussion.

Vladimir Putin attended the first roundtable meeting of leaders at the Belt and Road international forum, which covered integration issues and the further development of economic partnership.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Premier of the State Council of China Li Keqiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras on the sidelines of the Belt and Road international forum.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman. Earlier that day the two leaders participated in the opening of the Belt and Road international forum.

Vladimir Putin held talks with President of China Xi Jinping. The talks covered, in particular, the prospects of economic cooperation between Russia and China, and topical international issues.

Vladimir Putin spoke at the opening of the Belt and Road international forum in Beijing. The event is dedicated to China's projects – the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.

Russian President has arrived in China on a two-day visit.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in.

On Bulgaria’s initiative, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Bulgaria Boyko Borissov.

Vladimir Putin and Mahmoud Abbas made press statements following their talks.

Vladimir Putin met at his Sochi residence, Bocharov Ruchei, with President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas, who is in Russia on a working visit.

At Israel’s initiative, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu.

Vladimir Putin met with permanent members of the Security Council. Items on the agenda included various aspects of Russian-American relations, progress on a Syrian settlement, and domestic matters.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Moon Jae-in on his victory in the Republic of Korea’s presidential election.