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Vladimir Putin met with President of Indonesia Joko Widodo, who is in Russia on an official visit. The two presidents discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral trade and economic cooperation and the situation in the Asia-Pacific region.

Vladimir Putin met at his Bocharov Ruchei residence in Sochi with President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Jin Liqun to discuss the bank’s activities and its participation in financing projects in Russia.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the State Council in the Kremlin on developing the construction sector and improving urban planning.

Vladimir Putin attended a concert of the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, conducted by Valery Gergiev, at the Grand Hall of the Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory. The concert was part of the 15^th Moscow Easter Festival, which is dedicated this year to the 125^th anniversary of Sergei Prokofiev’s birth.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Commission for Monitoring Targeted Socioeconomic Development Indicators.

Vladimir Putin held this week’s final meeting with Defence Ministry leadership and defence industry representatives.

The President visited the branch of the National State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK) in Sochi, met with the management and leading journalists of one of Russia’s leading media holdings.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting to discuss development of new model planes for regional passenger transport.

Vladimir Putin continued a series of meetings on military matters, focusing this time on issues related to fulfilling the state defence order.

Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting on energy supplies for Crimea following the completion of work to build an energy bridge via the Kerch Strait.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Defence Ministry heads and defence industry representatives. The effectiveness of different weapons systems, military and special equipment used during the antiterrorist operation in Syria was the main subject of discussion.

Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting on disaster relief measures following wildfires in several regions around Russia. The heads of the Amur Region, Trans-Baikal Territory and Buryatia took part in the meeting.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the Defence Ministry leadership and representatives of the country’s defence industry. The discussion focused on the results achieved by the Russian Aerospace Forces and Navy during the antiterrorist operation in Syria.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the Moscow Kremlin Federal Guards Service Presidential Regiment on its 80^th anniversary and presented the regiment with a letter of recognition from the Commander in Chief of the Russian Armed Forces for services to Russia’s national security.

An official reception to mark the 71^st anniversary of Victory in the 1941–1945 Great Patriotic War took place at the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin attended the military parade to mark the 71st anniversary of Victory in the 1941–1945 Great Patriotic War.

Vladimir Putin met with Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. The two leaders exchanged opinions on the current state and prospects of bilateral trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation and on current international issues.

Vladimir Putin met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani at his Bocharov Ruchei residence in Sochi. The discussion focused on bilateral cooperation issues and prospects for the Syrian settlement.

Vladimir Putin addressed via videoconference all present at a concert in Palmyra by the Mariinsky State Academic Symphony Orchestra under the direction of National Artist of Russia Valery Gergiev. The concert, titled Prayer for Palmyra – Music Brings the Ancient Walls to Life, took place at the ancient town’s world famous amphitheatre.

Mr Uyba briefed Vladimir Putin on the agency’s priority areas, in particular, research and developments and achievements in the sports medicine field.