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Dmitry Medvedev heard reports by Emergencies Minister Sergei Shoigu and Rosatom State Corporation CEO Sergei Kiriyenko on the state of affairs in Japan following the natural disasters that hit the country, and also discussed the situation in Libya.

Dmitry Medvedev took part in an expanded meeting of the Defence Ministry Board, summing up the results of the Armed Forces’ activities in 2010, and clarifying this year’s objectives.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting which focused on amendments to criminal legislation.

Dmitry Medvedev and Nursultan Nazarbayev reviewed the prospects for economic cooperation between the two states, in particular in the energy sector, as well as current issues on the regional and international agenda.

Trade and economic ties development was among major topics at the Council meeting, co-chaired by the President of Russia and Prime Minister of Turkey.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions issued following a March 7 meeting with mothers of large families.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions issued following a February 28 meeting of the Commission for Modernisation and Technological Development of Russia’s Economy.

Over a working dinner, Dmitry Medvedev and Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed aspects of trade and economic cooperation between the two states, in particular in fuel and energy.

Dmitry Medvedev issued instructions following audit of Olympic facilities construction financing.

Konstantin Chuychenko briefed Dmitry Medvedev on the audit results of spending on housing modernisation and construction of Olympic facilities in Sochi.

Dmitry Medvedev and Lloyd Blankfein discussed the establishment of an international financial centre in Moscow and possible participation of Goldman Sachs in Russia's Direct Investments Fund.

The situation on the domestic grain market and measures aimed at curtailing the growth of bread prices were discussed at the meeting.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions issued following a March 4 meeting on the establishment of International Financial Centre in Russia.

Dmitry Medvedev submitted to the State Duma for ratification the Agreement on the Transportation of Cash and/or Cash Instruments by Individuals across the Customs Border of the Customs Union.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions issued following a March 1 meeting on state labour policy.

Following a meeting on forestry development on September 8, 2010, the Russian Government was instructed to consider the establishment of emergency response levels that envisage additional measures to ensure public safety.