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The meeting, chaired by the President, focused particularly on improving the draft law on protecting public health.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Igor Spassky, a scientist and designer of nuclear submarines, member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, on his 85th birthday.

Dmitry Medvedev said that in his opinion the institute of investment ombudsmen at the federal level has proven effective. The President announced that he had signed an executive order conferring the status of investment ombudsmen on Deputy Presidential Envoys to Federal Districts (the Envoy’s aide in the Central Federal District) and those present are to report on the organisation of their work by October 1.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated current and veteran servicemen in the Russian Airborne Forces on Paratroopers Day.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to Chairman of the National Defence Committee of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong Il following floods that have caused much loss of life and devastation.

The President signed Executive Order approving the regulations on the Russian Federation Interior Ministry Public Council.

Dmitry Medvedev watched a naval parade and a military-sports festival. The President congratulated the servicemen and veterans on Russian Navy Day.

Dmitry Medvedev signed a list of instructions following the joint session of presidiums of Presidential Council for Culture and the Arts and the Presidential Council for Science, Technology and Education, as well as the meeting with historians held on July 22. The joint session was devoted to preparations for celebrating the 1150th anniversary of Russia’s statehood in 2012.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Early Termination of the Mandate of Tula Region Governor. The Executive Order appoints Vladimir Gruzdev acting head of the region.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order on the Presidential Commission on Personnel Policy at Law Enforcement Agencies.

Dmitry Medvedev summarized results of special certification of law enforcement officers, as well as work of the Commission for Special Certification of the Russian Federation Law Enforcement Agencies’ Personnel Applying for Senior Positions. The President made a decision to continue the Commission’s work on a permanent basis. In addition, Chairman of the Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin reported to the President on results in the investigation of the Bulgaria cruise ship accident.

Dmitry Medvedev submitted the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Abkhazia on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs to the State Duma for ratification.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych following a mine explosion in Lugansk Region.

Dmitry Medvedev sent a message to President of the Republic of Peru Ollanta Humala Tasso, congratulating him on assuming presidential office, as well as on Peru’s national holiday, the Independence Day.

In accordance with the Federal Law On the Police Force, the President issued executive orders on appointments to senior Interior Ministry posts.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On the Interdepartmental Commission on Countering Extremism in the Russian Federation.

Dmitry Medvedev presented orders, medals and certificates on conferring honorary titles to 39 Russians.

Dmitry Medvedev informed the meeting participants that he has signed three laws aimed at further improving the national political system. In particular, these laws will help to reduce the number of election law violations.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation.