Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of Mozambique Armando Emilio Guebuza following the flooding that has caused much damage and loss of life in the country’s southern areas.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Iraq Nouri al-Maliki.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov.

Vladimir Putin sent a telegram of congratulations to Prime Minister of Ethiopia Hailemariam Desalegn following his election as Chairman of the African Union.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Cyprus Demetris Christofias.

Vladimir Putin sent Milos Zeman a telegram of congratulations on his election as President of the Czech Republic.

Vladimir Putin sent his profound condolences to President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff following a nightclub fire in Santa Maria that has caused much loss of life. 

Vladimir Putin met with permanent members of the Security Council to discuss current social and economic issues on the domestic agenda and the international situation.

On January 31, Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban will make a short working visit to Moscow at the invitation of Vladimir Putin.

Vladimir Putin received letters of credence from nineteen new ambassadors to the Russian Federation from Australia, the Republic of Benin, the Republic of the Congo, Croatia, Cuba, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of El Salvador, Estonia, the United States of Mexico, the Republic of Moldova, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, New Zealand, the Sultanate of Oman, the Republic of the Philippines, Serbia, Spain, the Republic of the Sudan, the Kingdom of Swaziland, and Sweden.

Vladimir Putin and President of Lebanon Michel Sleiman discussed opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on issues currently on the international agenda.

The meetings will take place on January 23 in Moscow.

Vladimir Putin held a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council. Topical issues of Russia’s socio-economic development were discussed. Also, the meeting participants exchanged views on current international problems focusing on specific regions.

Vladimir Putin held talks with Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina.

Mr Putin will meet on January 15 with Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, who will be in Moscow on an official visit.

Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari following the barbarous terrorist attacks that claimed many lives.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Catholicos Patriarch Ilia II of All Georgia on the 35^th anniversary of his patriarchal service and on his 80^th birthday.