The meeting took place as part of Dmitry Medvedev’s working visit to the Czech Republic.

The President stressed that the most important thing is to prevent further loss of life and restore law and order.

Dmitry Medvedev and President of Slovakia Ivan Gasparovic held talks and presented Russian and Slovak state decorations to veterans of the battles fought to liberate Slovakia from Nazi occupation.

President of Slovakia Ivan Gasparovic welcomed Dmitry Medvedev in an official ceremony hosted at the Presidential Palace.

The two presidents discussed bilateral cooperation issues over an informal lunch.

President Dmitry Medvedev and King Abdullah II discussed various issues of bilateral cooperation, pressing topics on the international agenda, and regional problems.

In particular, the two leaders discussed prospects of bilateral cooperation in the economic and defence sectors, as well as humanitarian cooperation. Special attention was paid to the subject of a Middle East settlement.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting with the permanent Security Council members.

Following tradition, the presentation ceremony took place in the Grand Kremlin Palace’s St Alexander Hall.

The presidents exchanged views on bilateral cooperation, in particular on the implementation of trade and economic projects, as well as the development of educational and cultural ties.