Vladimir Putin congratulated African heads of state and government on Africa Day.

Vladimir Putin received South Korean Special Presidential Envoy Song Young-gil at the Kremlin. Song Young-gil gave the Russian President a message from his country’s president. In particular, the special envoy said that the message outlines the new South Korean government’s intentions and principles.

Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Macedonia Gjorge Ivanov, who is in Russia on a working visit.

Vladimir Putin met with President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte, who has come to Russia on an official visit.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants and guests at the 5^th Congress of Sister Cities of Russia and Finland, held in Turku, Finland.

Vladimir Putin expressed his deep condolences to Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Theresa May over the tragic consequences of the terrorist attack at the Manchester stadium.

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.