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Dmitry Medvedev visited the Federal Drug Control Service’s Moscow office, where he inspected the forensic laboratory and held a video conference with heads of a number of FDCS regional offices.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel.

The development of low-rise construction, utilisation of unused land for housing and the fund's ability to regulate housing prices were the subjects of discussion.

Dmitry Medvedev submitted to the State Duma for ratification Protocol No.5 dated March 16, 1995 between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia on amendments to the agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia on the Russian military base in the Republic of Armenia.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to participants and guests of the 1^st Russian-Armenian Interregional Forum.

Dmitry Medvedev instructed the government to develop the procedure and mechanism for compiling a list of vital and essential medicines, based on the approved standards of medical care.

Dmitry Medvedev held a State Council Presidium meeting on measures to strengthen countering drugs consumption among young people, and also visited a number of city infrastructure sites.

Dmitry Medvedev submitted to the State Duma draft federal law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation Concerning Security at Facilities in the Fuel and Energy Industry.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Russian Jews on Passover holiday.

Dmitry Medvedev held a State Council Presidium meeting on measures to strengthen countering drugs consumption among young people.

Dmitry Medvedev visited Hong Kong on what was the first visit by a Russian leader to the People’s Republic of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Mr Medvedev addressed the forum with a speech on opportunities for economic cooperation between Russia and the Asia-Pacific region countries.

Dmitry Medvedev and President of the Federative Republic of Brazil Dilma Rousseff discussed the state and prospects of the Russian-Brazilian strategic partnership, specifically focusing on trade and economic cooperation and energy issues.

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

Following the talks, the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, who took part in the summit, adopted a declaration assessing key aspects of the association’s cooperation. An agreement on BRICS inter-bank cooperation was also signed in the presence of the summit’s participants.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to participants and organisers of the 21^st meeting of Russian and German partner cities.

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