Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of China Xi Jinping following the earthquake in Sichuan province which resulted in numerous casualties.

At Russia's initiative Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the United States Barack Obama.

Vladimir Putin and President of Egypt Mohammed Morsi discussed bilateral cooperation in various sectors, in particular opportunities for big joint projects.

Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of the United States Barack Obama in connection with the loss of life following an explosion at a chemical plant in West, Texas.

President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi will be in Russia on a working visit.

Vladimir Putin met with Chairman of the Eurasian Economic Commission’s (EEC) Board Viktor Khristenko, who briefed the President on the Commission’s work to carry out integration projects within the Customs Union.

Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad following an earthquake in Southeast Iran that killed many people.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolences to US President Barack Obama following the terrorist attack in Boston.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Nicolas Maduro on being elected President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Vladimir Putin and Islam Karimov discussed bilateral cooperation issues and the current international political situation.

Vladimir Putin met with National Security Adviser to the US President Thomas Donilon. Mr Donilon delivered a letter from US President Barack Obama.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to participants and guests of the 10^th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers of Culture.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Nicolas Maduro on his victory in Venezuela’s presidential election.

On April 14–15, President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov will make an official visit to Russia at Vladimir Putin’s invitation.

Vladimir Putin met with Serbian Prime Minister and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic.

Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Ivanov visited Yerevan for the inauguration of President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, who was elected for a second five-year term in February.