Dmitry Medvedev and Yves Leterme discussed topical issues of trade and economic cooperation between Russia and Belgium, including in the energy sector.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated President of India Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh on Republic Day, the country's national holiday.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with President of the United States Barack Obama.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, who expressed his sincere condolences following the terrorist attack at Domodedovo Airport, as well as solidarity with the leadership and people of Russia at this tragic moment.

A telephone conversation with President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych took place this morning.

Numerous telephone calls have been initiated by heads of foreign states.

Relations with NATO concerning antimissile defence and specifically the European antimissile shield were the subjects of discussion.

Dmitry Medvedev and Dai Bingguo discussed prospects for developing Russian-Chinese cooperation and joint coordination on the international arena.

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.