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Dmitry Medvedev discussed regional issues and ways of developing economic cooperation with President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai, President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his congratulations to President of Cyprus Demetris Christofias on the 50^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Cyprus.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his congratulations to President of Namibia Hifikepunye Pohamba on his 75^th birthday.

The two Presidents reviewed the state of the political dialogue between Russia and Pakistan, looked at current bilateral cooperation issues and regional matters, and discussed cooperation on fighting terrorism, drug trafficking, and organised crime.

Dmitry Medvedev met in Sochi with President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai. Economic and political cooperation were the main subjects of discussion. Mr Medvedev particularly noted the importance of joint efforts in fighting terrorism and drug trafficking.

Application of the law on insider information was the main subject on the agenda.

Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Jean-Claude Juncker will hold talks in Sochi on August 24, 2010.

Dmitry Medvedev issued instructions to the Federal Security Service and Prosecutor General's Office to take all the necessary measures to investigate and uncover the circumstances of the explosion.

The meetings between Dmitry Medvedev and the leaders of Chechnya and Ingushetia focused on the development of the North Caucasus and the implementation of investment projects in the republics.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with President of China Hu Jintao.

Yunus-Bek Yevkurov briefed the head of state on the socioeconomic situation in Ingushetia, focusing on employment in the region, in particular among graduates of higher education institutions and vocational schools.

Dmitry Medvedev and Ramzan Kadyrov discussed plans for the republic's social development and the situation in agriculture, focusing in particular on mine clearance in the region.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated the Russian national team on its victory in 2010 European Aquatics Championships.

The party leaders presented to Dmitry Medvedev their list of candidates for the posts of the heads of Kabardino-Balkaria and Kaliningrad Region.

Dmitry Medvedev proposed that the business community take part in rebuilding villages damaged by the wildfires.

The costs involved in crossing the customs border are sometimes unpredictable and discourage investors from opening new production facilities in Russia, Dmitry Medvedev said at a meeting on the country’s investment climate. 

A four-party meeting will take place on August 18, 2010, between President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev, President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai, President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his congratulations to Indian President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the country’s Independence Day national holiday.

The First Deputy Prime Minister briefed Dmitry Medvedev on the competitive environment in the country.