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Dmitry Medvedev and President of Austria Heinz Fischer discussed trade and economic ties, the implementation of joint projects in energy and transport, in particular the construction of the South Stream gas pipeline and the extension of a broad-gauge railway, as well as cooperation in science, technology and the humanitarian sphere.

The accredited journalists had an opportunity to submit their question for the President online through the official website www.kremlin.ru. The deadline for submitting questions was two hours before the news conference.

Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Invanov reported to Dmitry Medvedev on the progress in implementing presidential instructions on the liability of state officials for failure to fulfil the state defence order.

Mr Shuvalov briefed Dmitry Medvedev on the progress in implementing presidential instructions aimed at improving the investment climate in Russia. 

Dmitry Medvedev signed an order on allotment of resources for buying specialised equipment needed to care for premature infants.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions issued following a meeting on organisation of summer holidays for children and teenagers of May 3, 2011.

Dmitry Medvedev submitted to the State Duma for ratification the Agreement on Coordinated Macroeconomic Policies of the Customs Union Member States.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting on children’s health development in the pre-school and school system, focusing, in particular, on organising medical assistance and meals in kindergartens and schools.

Dmitry Medvedev and President of the Republic of Slovenia Danilo Turk discussed current international issues, in particular Russia’s European Security Treaty initiative, and possible solutions to a number of regional conflicts.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari following the large-scale terrorist attack in the Pakistani city of Charsadda.

Dmitry Medvedev sent messages to the heads of state of the Russia-NATO Council (NRC) members outlining the Russian Federation's position on antiballistic missile defence (ABM).

Dmitry Medvedev discussed the development of Russia’s political system with young parliamentary deputies.

The President visited the assembly room of Kostroma’s Regional Duma and spoke with regional leaders of United Russia, Communist Party of the Russian Federation, Liberal Democratic Party of Russia, and Just Russia parties.

Dmitry Medvedev discussed current issues of the region’s development with the governor.

During a visit to Kostroma, Dmitry Medvedev visited the city’s maternity hospital No. 1 and spoke with its staff.

Dmitry Medvedev visited the studio and broadcasting complex of the National State Television and Radio Company on the eve of the 20^th anniversary of the launch of its broadcasting. 

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Amendments to the Presidential Executive Order No. 715 of June 24, 2009 On National Free Television Channels and Radio Stations and to the List of Mandatory Free National Channels Approved Thereby.

Dmitry Medvedev and Asif Ali Zardari discussed the prospects of the Russian-Pakistani relations and pressing international and regional issues, specifically focusing on coordination of efforts to counter international terrorism and on the situation in the Middle East.