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Vladimir Putin met with Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe to discuss the development of bilateral cooperation and interaction in Asia Pacific. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum, which is being held in Vladivostok on September 2–3.

On the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum Vladimir Putin met with potential investors in the Far Eastern Federal District.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on developing shipbuilding as part of his visit to the Zvezda shipyard. The meeting’s agenda focused on the development of the shipbuilding industry in the Russian Far East, as well as the programme to provide social infrastructure for the company’s employees.

Vladimir Putin visited Gymnasium No. 2 in Vladivostok, where he congratulated students and teachers on Knowledge Day, looked around several classrooms and teachers’ offices, and talked with senior formers.

Mr Miklushevsky briefed Vladimir Putin on work to establish the priority development areas in the region, implement major cultural projects, and measures to support wage levels in the region.

Late last night, Vladimir Putin met with Chairman of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia Mikhail Shmakov to discuss further measures to reduce wage arrears.

Vladimir Putin met with Acting Governor of Trans-Baikal Territory Natalia Zhdanova to discuss the socioeconomic situation in the region, in particular, the Trans-Baikal Territory comprehensive development plan.

While on a working trip to the Altai Territory, Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the State Presidium Council on measures to enhance the investment appeal of the health resort sector in Russia.

Vladimir Putin met with Acting Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov late on Thursday night.

Vladimir Putin met with Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico in the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin presented state awards to the Russian athletes who won gold medals at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).

Mr Vorobyev briefed Vladimir Putin on the socioeconomic situation in the region and the development of the agriculture sector and industry. Issues regarding data in the State Forestry Register and State Real Estate Cadastre were also discussed.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Head of the Republic of Crimea Sergei Aksyonov and Acting Governor of Sevastopol Dmitry Ovsyannikov.

President Vladimir Putin attended the Tavrida National Youth Educational Forum during his working visit to the Republic of Crimea.

Vladimir Putin chaired a working meeting with the permanent members of the Security Council.

Upon arrival at Belbek Airport in Crimea, Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.