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At the UAE’s initiative, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed Al Nahyan.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

At a ceremony in the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin presented passports to young Russian citizens – winners and medalists of contests, academic, artistic and sporting competitions, top students, children who committed acts of heroism, winners of the We Are Citizens of Russia nationwide contest.

Following the National Awards ceremony, a reception was held on the Kremlin’s Ivanovskaya Square for the national holiday, Russia Day.

On Russia Day, Vladimir Putin presented the 2016 Russian Federation National Awards for outstanding achievements in science and technology, literature and the arts, and humanitarian work.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants, guests and organisers of the Russia Day In The World festive events.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants, organisers and guests of the XIII International Ballet Competition and Contest of Choreographers.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants and guests of the 14^th Presidential Cup horse races.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to mark the first edition of Dialogue Russian-German newspaper, the official publication of the Petersburg Dialogue Public Forum.

After the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, Vladimir Putin visited the Russian pavilion at the international specialised exhibition, Astana EXPO 2017.

Vladimir Putin met with President of Mongolia Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj.

Vladimir Putin met with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of the SCO Summit.

Vladimir Putin attended a meeting of the SCO Heads of States Council.

Vladimir Putin attended the concert for the opening of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Astana.

Vladimir Putin met in Astana with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping.

The President has arrived in Astana to take part in a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of State.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the participants, guests and organisers of the Second Regional Social Innovation Forum and congratulated them on Social Workers’ Day.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to everyone taking part in the 28^th Kinotavr Open Russian Film Festival.