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Local self-government, funding for the operation of local administrations and energy saving were among the issues discussed.

Dmitry Medvedev was briefed on the socioeconomic situation in the region.

President Medvedev pointed out that requirements for crossing the border for individuals and companies must not become more stringent as the Customs Union enters into force.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari following a terrorist attack at a mosque in the city of Lahore, in which dozens of innocent civilians were killed and injured.

Implementation of the federal job creation programme in the region and measures to support small- and medium-sized businesses were the subjects of discussion.

In Birobidzhan Dmitry Medvedev met with Jewish Autonomous Region’s small business representatives to discuss, among other issues, transportation costs, mortgages, and the fight against corruption.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amending Various Laws of the Russian Federation with Regard to Adopting the Federal Law On Public Supervision over the Observance of Human Rights at Detention Facilities and Assistance to Persons at Detention Facilities.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amending the Federal Law On the Basic Guarantees of Electoral Rights and the Right to Participate in Referendums for Citizens of the Russian Federation.

The socioeconomic situation of the territory, the labour market trends, the current industrial production, and housing provision for the Great Patriotic War veterans were the subjects of discussion.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting in Khabarovsk on the Far East’s socioeconomic development and cooperation with the Asia-Pacific region countries.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated the Bauman Moscow State Technical University on its 180^th anniversary.

The President of Russia will participate in a meeting of the Interstate Council of the Eurasian Economic Community at the level of heads of state.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Commissions for Supervising Compliance with the Requirements to Professional Conduct by Federal Employees and Settling Conflicts of Interest.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Governor General Michaelle Jean, congratulating them on Canada Day.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Law On Military Technology Cooperation with Foreign States.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law on Ratification of Holidays with Pay Convention which sets out the rights of individuals to annual paid holidays.

Dmitry Medvedev announced this during a working meeting with Interior Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev.

Dmitry Medvedev signed the law on ratification of Russia-Australia nuclear cooperation agreement which grants Russia the right to use Australian nuclear materials after they are treated at Russian facilities.

Dmitry Medvedev instructed Minister of Emergency Situations Sergei Shoigu to provide the necessary assistance to Ukraine to deal with the aftermath of the flood in the western and central areas of the nation.

Dmitry Medvedev accepted the voluntary resignation of Governor of the Republic of Karelia Sergei Katanandov.