Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with King Juan Carlos I of Spain at the Russian side’s initiative.

The President had telephone conversations with foreign leaders and also received written congratulations from leaders all around the world.

Vladimir Putin and King Juan Carlos I of Spain had a discussion with representatives of the Russian and Spanish business communities on bilateral cooperation prospects in various sectors of economy.

Vladimir Putin and Juan Carlos I discussed prospects for developing Russian-Spanish relations.

Vladimir Putin presented King Juan Carlos I of Spain with the certificate and honorary symbol of laureate of the 2010 Russian National Award for Outstanding Achievements in Humanitarian Work.

On July 19, Vladimir Putin will meet with King Juan Carlos I of Spain, who will make a working visit to Russia at the President’s invitation.

Dmitry Medvedev and King Juan Carlos I of Spain opened the Year of Russia in Spain and the Year of Spain in Russia.

Dmitry Medvedev and King Juan Carlos I of Spain discussed cooperation opportunities in the oil, gas, energy, transport infrastructure, light industry, and tourism sectors with Russian and Spanish business community representatives.

The President of Russia and the King of Spain discussed Russian-Spanish cooperation, as well as international issues, including the situation in the Middle East.

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

On behalf of the Spanish people, the King of Spain expressed solidarity and sympathy following the recent terrorist attacks in Russia. Dmitry Medvedev thanked King Juan Carlos I for his words of support.

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.