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.

Dmitry Medvedev sent a message to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva upon completion of his term as President of Brazil.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Hosni Mubarak following a terrorist attack in Alexandria.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated President of the State Council and the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cuba Raul Castro on National Liberation Day, the country’s national holiday.

Speaking at the New Year reception, Dmitry Medvedev noted that 2010 was marked by Russia’s overcoming the economic crisis with minimal losses.

Agreement for the Establishment of the International Anti-Corruption Academy as an International Organisation was signed on December 29, 2010, in Vienna.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation Simplifying the Issue of Visas to the Citizens of the Russian Federation and the Swiss Confederation.