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The President of Russia and Prime Minister of Lebanon discussed, in particular, matters pertaining to further development and deepening of bilateral relations.

During the videoconference, Dmitry Medvedev and the Governor of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Area Dmitry Kobylkin discussed the socioeconomic situation in the region, in particular focusing on relocating the residents of dilapidated housing.

Dmitry Medvedev presented state decorations to the crew of the Tu-154 jet, which made a crash landing in the Komi Republic in September, saving the lives of over 70 passengers.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to participants of VIII International Forum Gas of Russia 2010 taking place in Moscow.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Muslims of Russia on the occasion of the main Islamic holiday, Kurban Bairam.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Introducing Amendments to Various Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation in the Parts Pertaining to the Regulation of Exchange of Documents and Information among Currency Control Bodies and Agents.

Russia’s accession to the WTO, Customs Union development, and socioeconomic issues in single-industry towns were the subjects of discussion.

The third Caspian Summit will take place in Baku on November 18, 2010 and be attended by the leaders of the five Caspian littoral countries – Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. 

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated President of the Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas on his 75^th birthday.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Russia’s national team on their victory in the 2010 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship.

The two-day Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting has ended in Yokohama.

Dmitry Medvedev met with US President Barack Obama on the sidelines of the APEC Summit.

Dmitry Medvedev sent a congratulatory message to President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov on the fifth anniversary of the signature of the Alliance Treaty between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Dmitry Medvedev will meet with President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on November 17, 2010.

Dmitry Medvedev met with Sebastian Pinera on the sidelines of the APEC Summit.

Dmitry Medvedev met with Naoto Kan on the sidelines of the APEC Summit.

Dmitry Medvedev and John Key made the decision to start drafting the agreement on free trade between Russia, Customs Union states and New Zealand.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Jalal Talabani on his re-election as President of Iraq.

Dmitry Medvedev took part in the APEC Summit. The first day’s agenda included a plenary meeting of the heads of APEC member states, a meeting of APEC leaders with the APEC Business Advisory Council members, and a number of bilateral meetings.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari following a series of terrorist attacks that have caused much loss of life.