During his visit to the United Kingdom, Vladimir Putin held talks with Prime Minister David Cameron.

On August 8 in Moscow, Vladimir Putin will meet with President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, who will be in Russia on a working visit.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund, Approved by the Resolution of the International Monetary Fund’s Board of Governors of December 15, 2010 No.66–2.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the United States of America on Simplifying Visa Procedures for Citizens of the Russian Federation and the United States of America.

In Sochi, Vladimir Putin met with Foreign Minister of Japan Koichiro Gemba. Issues discussed included the future development of bilateral trade and economic ties, in particular the implementation of joint projects in engineering and energy.

Vladimir Putin held talks with President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Truong Tan Sang in Sochi.

President Putin will make a brief working visit to the United Kingdom on August 2, 2012.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Pranab Mukherjee on his election to the post of President of India and thanked his predecessor in office, Pratibha Patil, for her productive cooperation.

Vladimir Putin met with Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Viktor Khristenko.

Vladimir Putin held talks with Prime Minister of Italy Mario Monti in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin sent his congratulations to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Mohammed Morsi on the 60^th anniversary of the 1952 July Revolution.

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

President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Truong Tan Sang will visit Russia on July 26–30, 2012, at Vladimir Putin’s invitation. A Russia-Vietnam summit will take place in Sochi on July 27.