Vladimir Putin and Mohamed Morsi discussed current issues in Russian-Egyptian cooperation.

Vladimir Putin took part in the fifth BRICS summit. The summit’s theme is BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Development, Integration and Industrialisation.

Vladimir Putin met with Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh. The leaders exchanged views on current issues in bilateral relations and global problems.

Vladimir Putin made a working visit to South Africa at the invitation of President Jacob Zuma.

Vladimir Putin instructed the Government and the Finance Ministry to work with their Cypriot partners on drafting conditions for restructuring the Russian loan previously extended to Cyprus.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron on the British side’s initiative.

Vladimir Putin met at the Kremlin with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, who is in Russia on a state visit.

Vladimir Putin had an informal meeting with Francois Fillon, prime minister of France between 2007 and 2012.

Vladimir Putin and Jose Manuel Barroso discussed the prospects for economic cooperation between Russia and the EU, as well as preparations for the upcoming G20 summit in St Petersburg.

The document defines the role of BRICS members in today’s international system and outlines the prospects for developing the association.

Vladimir Putin and Nicos Anastasiades discussed a wide range of issues of their bilateral relations and a number of international problems. Vladimir Putin confirmed Russia’s principled position on the settlement of Cyprus dispute. The President of Russia also congratulated his Cypriot counterpart on being elected President of the Republic of Cyprus.

The President of Russia will make a working visit to South Africa on March 26, 2013. His visit is taking place at the invitation of South African President Jacob Zuma.