Dmitry Medvedev and Nursultan Nazarbayev reviewed the prospects for economic cooperation between the two states, in particular in the energy sector, as well as current issues on the regional and international agenda.

Trade and economic ties development was among major topics at the Council meeting, co-chaired by the President of Russia and Prime Minister of Turkey.

Over a working dinner, Dmitry Medvedev and Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed aspects of trade and economic cooperation between the two states, in particular in fuel and energy.

Dmitry Medvedev submitted to the State Duma for ratification the Agreement on the Transportation of Cash and/or Cash Instruments by Individuals across the Customs Border of the Customs Union.

Mr Sechin briefed the President on the work to draft a law on anti-terrorist protection of energy sector facilities and also discussed possibilities for assisting Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan.

The Minister briefed the President by telephone about implementation of his instructions on aiding Japan in the disaster relief efforts following the earthquake. 

Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan following the earthquake and tsunami that hit the country.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Measures to Implement UN Security Council Resolution 1970 of February 26, 2011.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych.

Dmitry Medvedev and Joseph Biden discussed prospects for the development of Russian-US relations, Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organisation, and issues pertaining to European anti-missile defence.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the United States of America on Transit of Weapons, Military Equipment, Military Assets and Personnel via Russian Federation Territory in Connection with Participation by Armed Forces of the United States of America in Efforts to Maintain Security, Stabilise and Rehabilitate the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Protection of Technology in Connection with Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses and Research of Outer Space and in Building and Operating Rockets and Rocket and Space Technology.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Panama on Mutual Legal Assistance on Criminal Cases.