Following the G8 summit, Dmitry Medvedev answered Russian and foreign journalists' questions.

Key issues on the summit’s agenda included international security, joint effort in the fight against terrorism, nuclear security issues, the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, the consequences of the earthquake in Japan, and internet development and its impact on society and the economy.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan following the earthquake and tsunami that hit the country.

Dmitry Medvedev met with Naoto Kan on the sidelines of the APEC Summit.

Dmitry Medvedev sent a response message to Prime Minister of Japan Naoto Kan thanking him for the invitation to take part in the 18^th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Yokohama on November 13–14, 2010.