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Vladimir Putin held a meeting on measures to make Russian stock market more competitive and encourage investments in infrastructure projects.

Vladimir Putin discussed the development of physical fitness and sports at universities with representatives of student sports clubs.

Vladimir Putin received letters of credence from nineteen new ambassadors to the Russian Federation from Australia, the Republic of Benin, the Republic of the Congo, Croatia, Cuba, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of El Salvador, Estonia, the United States of Mexico, the Republic of Moldova, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, New Zealand, the Sultanate of Oman, the Republic of the Philippines, Serbia, Spain, the Republic of the Sudan, the Kingdom of Swaziland, and Sweden.

Vladimir Putin awarded Yury Bashmet, National Artist of the USSR, artistic director and chief conductor of the Novaya Rossiya State Symphony Orchestra, the Order For Services to the Fatherland, IV degree.

Vladimir Putin held the first meeting of the Commission for Monitoring Targeted Socioeconomic Development Achievement Indicators.

Vladimir Putin met with Catholicos Patriarch Ilia II of All Georgia, who was awarded the prize for outstanding services in strengthening the fraternal bonds between Orthodox peoples and Churches by the International Foundation for the Unity of Orthodox Peoples. 

Vladimir Putin and President of Lebanon Michel Sleiman discussed opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on issues currently on the international agenda.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Rosneft CEO and Chairman of the Management Board Igor Sechin. The meeting focused on the company’s performance in 2012 and plans for 2013.

Transneft’s 2012 results and the state of progress with its investment programme were the subjects of discussion.

Andrei Kostin reported to Vladimir Putin on financing the state defence order and issuing military mortgage loans.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on economic issues to discuss the financial results for 2012 and measures to develop Russia’s economy.

Vladimir Putin participated in the opening ceremony of the Russian Geographical Society headquarters in Moscow.

Measures to support domestic light industry following Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organisation were the subject of discussion.

Vladimir Putin took part in the naming ceremony for the Vitus Bering lead icebreaking platform supply vessel.

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.