The President of Russia laid a wreath at the Memorial to the victims of the 1915 Armenian genocide in the Ottoman Empire.

Cooperation between Russia and Tajikistan in various domains, as well as mutual assistance following natural disasters were the subjects of discussion.

Dmitry Medvedev discussed regional issues and ways of developing economic cooperation with President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai, President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his congratulations to President of Cyprus Demetris Christofias on the 50^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Cyprus.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his congratulations to President of Namibia Hifikepunye Pohamba on his 75^th birthday.

The two Presidents reviewed the state of the political dialogue between Russia and Pakistan, looked at current bilateral cooperation issues and regional matters, and discussed cooperation on fighting terrorism, drug trafficking, and organised crime.

Dmitry Medvedev met in Sochi with President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai. Economic and political cooperation were the main subjects of discussion. Mr Medvedev particularly noted the importance of joint efforts in fighting terrorism and drug trafficking.

Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Jean-Claude Juncker will hold talks in Sochi on August 24, 2010.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with President of China Hu Jintao.

The costs involved in crossing the customs border are sometimes unpredictable and discourage investors from opening new production facilities in Russia, Dmitry Medvedev said at a meeting on the country’s investment climate. 

A four-party meeting will take place on August 18, 2010, between President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev, President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai, President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his congratulations to Indian President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the country’s Independence Day national holiday.

The last two years have proven that Russia’s decision to defend the peoples of South Ossetia and Abkhazia and recognise the two countries’ independence was the right one, and it has given these peoples the chance to develop without fear of genocide and extermination, Dmitry Medvedev said at talks with President of South Ossetia Eduard Kokoity.

The US President expressed his solidarity with Russia’s large-scale efforts of fire fighting and disaster relief, and his condolences following massive wildfires which caused loss of life and serious damage.

On behalf of all the Spanish people and on his own behalf the King of Spain expressed sincere sympathy following the natural disasters that have struck Russia, and his condolences with regard to the lives lost as a result of the forest fires.

The talks between the presidents of Russia and South Ossetia will be held in Sochi.

Dmitry Medvedev thanked his Ukrainian counterpart for Ukraine’s assistance in fighting fires in Russia.