Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law On Ratifying the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Uzbekistan on Developing Military-Technical Cooperation.

A meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council was held in Bishkek.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the initiative of the Turkish side.

Vladimir Putin met with First Vice Premier of the State Council of China Zhang Gaoli.

Vladimir Putin congratulated President of India Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and India.

Vladimir Putin gave an interview to Mir television and radio broadcasting company on the eve of his visit to Kyrgyzstan. The interview took place on April 11.

Following the meeting, Vladimir Putin and Italian President Sergio Mattarella made statements for the press.

Vladimir Putin met with President of Italy Sergio Mattarella, who has come to Russia on an official visit, to discuss key aspects of Russian-Italian relations and current international issues.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to President-elect of the Republic of South Ossetia Anatoly Bibilov.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Iran Hassan Rouhani, at the Iranian side’s initiative.

Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi over the terrorist attack in Tanta.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants in the 25^th anniversary Assembly of the Council for Foreign and Defence Policy.

Vladimir Putin congratulated President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on the 25^th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan.

Vladimir Putin congratulated President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and Turkmenistan.

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

At India’s initiative, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.

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

Vladimir Putin congratulated Igor Dodon, President of the Republic of Moldova, on the 25^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Vladimir Putin and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Treasures of Nukus exhibition at the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts.