Vladimir Putin met with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon to discuss trade and investment opportunities and bilateral cooperation in culture, science and education.

Vladimir Putin had talks with President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev while on a working visit to Kazakhstan.

Vladimir Putin met with leaders of the International Military Sports Council and heads of delegations of countries participating in the 3^rd CISM World Military Winter Games.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with permanent members of the Security Council to discuss current international problems and various issues on the domestic agenda.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement on Procedures for Establishment and Activity of Joint Investigation and Operations Groups on the Territory of the Commonwealth of Independent States Member States.

Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to the family and friends and to the entire Foreign Ministry staff following the death of Vitaly Churkin, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

Following bilateral talks, Vladimir Putin and Tabare Vazquez made statements for the press.

Vladimir Putin met at the Kremlin with President of Uruguay Tabare Vazquez.

Vladimir Putin had a conversation with President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the Russian side’s initiative.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on his victory in Turkmenistan’s presidential election.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Frank-Walter Steinmeier on being elected President of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Vladimir Putin met at the Kremlin with President of Slovenia Borut Pahor, who is in Russia on an official visit.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The meeting took place on Diplomats’ Day marked on February 10.

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

Vladimir Putin congratulated King Felipe VI of Spain on the 40^th anniversary of the exchange of letters on establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries.