In a telephone conversation, Vladimir Putin congratulated President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev on his birthday and wished him continued success in his state work.

Russia’s socio-economic development, global economic situation, and the situation in the Middle East were the main subjects of discussion.

On July 12, Vladimir Putin will make a working visit to Yalta, Ukraine, where the fifth meeting of the Russian-Ukrainian Interstate Commission will be chaired by the Heads of State.

Vladimir Putin congratulated President of the USA Barack Obama and all Americans on Independence Day.

Vladimir Putin sent his congratulations to Enrique Pena Nieto on winning the Mexican presidential election.

Vladimir Putin congratulated President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on the country’s national holiday, Independence Day.

Current situation and prospects for further development of Russia’s military technology cooperation with foreign states were discussed at the meeting.

Vladimir Putin sent telegrams to Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper and Governor General David Johnston, congratulating them on Canada’s national holiday, Canada Day.

Vladimir Putin congratulated President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on his 55^th birthday.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Muhammed Mursi on his election as President of Egypt, and wished him success in addressing complex, large-scale tasks to ensure national unity and promote economic restructuring.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Vladimir Putin signed Order On Representative of the President of the Russian Federation on Issues Pertaining to the Group of the World’s Leading Industrial Nations and Ties with Representatives for the Leaders of the G8 Group of Countries, the Russian Sherpa.

Upon concluding his visit to the Middle Eastern, Vladimir Putin answered questions from Russian media representatives.

Vladimir Putin had talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan.

In Bethlehem, Vladimir Putin held talks with President of the Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas.

Vladimir Putin and President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez discussed topical issues of interaction in the energy sector, including cooperation in world oil markets.

A state reception was held on behalf of President of Israel Shimon Peres in honour of President of Russia Vladimir Putin at the President of Israel’s residence.

During their meeting, Vladimir Putin and Shimon Peres discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Iranian nuclear problem.