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Vladimir Putin spoke via video linkup with President of Argentina Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. The two presidents discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation, in particular, energy resource exploration and production and cooperation in the international financial sector and in the fight against international terrorism.

The video linkup marks the 130^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Argentina.

Vladimir Putin met at the Kremlin with Sovereign Prince of Monaco Albert II. Earlier in the day, Mr Putin and the Prince of Monaco attended the opening ceremony of the first World Olympians Forum.

Vladimir Putin spoke at the opening ceremony of the World Olympians Forum, which is being held by the World Olympians Association.

President of Syria Bashar Assad made a working visit to Moscow on October 20. Russian-Syrian talks in narrow and expanded format with top Russian officials took place at the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin presented the banner of the Federal Bailiff Service to its Director – Chief Bailiff of the Russian Federation Artur Parfenchikov. The ceremony took place in the Kremlin’s St Catherine Hall.

Officers appointed to senior command positions were presented and had their senior military (special) titles conferred at a ceremony held in the Grand Kremlin Palace’s St George Hall.

Vladimir Putin chaired a State Council Presidium meeting on developing Russia’s fisheries industry.

Vladimir Putin met with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko following a meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State.

Vladimir Putin took part in a meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States Council of Heads of State.

In a video linkup, Vladimir Putin gave the order to start construction work at the Amur gas processing plant.

While on a trip to Amur Region, Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the construction and preparation work at Vostochny Space Launch Centre.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Government members. The discussion focused on the implementation of the Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly of December 4, 2014, as well as a number of current issues, particularly the situation with Transaero and preparations for the heating season.

Vladimir Putin took part in the 7^th Russia Calling! Investment Forum organised by VTB Capital.

Vladimir Putin gave an interview to Rossiya-1 television channel host Vladimir Solovyov. The interview was recorded on October 10.

Vladimir Putin met with Marco Tronchetti Provera, Chairman and CEO of the Italian company Pirelli.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Crown Prince of Abu-Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Mohammed Al Nahyan.

Vladimir Putin met with Chairman of the Board of RusHydro Nikolai Shulginov to discuss the company’s current activities and upcoming plans.