Talks between Dmitry Medvedev and Afghan President Hamid Karzai took place in the Kremlin.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to President of Israel Shimon Peres following the passing of his wife, Sonya Peres.

Dmitry Medvedev answered journalists’ questions on the outcome of his visit to Jordan and Palestine.

Official talks between Dmitry Medvedev and King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan were held in Amman.

Talks between the President of Russia and President of Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas took place in Jericho. The main issue discussed during the meeting was Middle East settlement.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai will make an official visit to Russia on January 21–22, 2011, at the invitation of Dmitry Medvedev.

President of Russia will visit the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the territories of the Palestinian National Authority on January 18 and 19, 2011.

Dmitry Medvedev submitted to the State Duma for ratification 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 sent condolences to Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard following the deaths and serious economic damage caused by ongoing floods in Australia.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Japan on Cooperation in the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy.

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

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Mongolia on Establishing Joint Company with Limited Liability, Dornod Uranium.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Protocol on Amendments to the Customs Union Agreement on Veterinary and Sanitary Measures dated December 11, 2009.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with President of Israel Shimon Peres. The conversation took place at the Israeli side’s initiative.

Dmitry Medvedev sent a congratulatory message to Dilma Vana Rousseff Linhares upon assuming presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil.