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Dmitry Medvedev and Angela Merkel discussed trade and economic cooperation and humanitarian ties.

In Berlin Dmitry Medvedev met with German business community leaders, including executives of Siemens, Deutsche Bank, E.ON, Ruhrgas, Metro, Knauf and others.

In Lubmin, Germany, Dmitry Medvedev and Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel took part in the launch ceremony for the first leg of the Nord Stream gas pipeline.

In Berlin, Dmitry Medvedev met with President of the Federal Republic of Germany Christian Wulff.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Great Patriotic War veterans on the 70^th anniversary of the November 7, 1941 parade on Red Square.

Dmitry Medvedev met with representatives of the Orthodox community as part of the Tenth Church and Society Exhibition and Forum Orthodox Russia – National Unity Day.

Dmitry Medvedev toured the company’s production facilities, learning about new developments and various models of cars in production.

Speaking at an official reception marking the National Unity Day in Nizhny Novgorod, Dmitry Medvedev said that patriotism, civic spirit, and love for the Fatherland are the fundamental values that have always cemented the multi-ethnic Russian state. 

Dmitry Medvedev met with trade union leaders from the G20 countries.

Dmitry Medvedev's address at the G20 Business Summit

Dmitry Medvedev met with President of the People's Republic of China Hu Jintao on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.

Dmitry Medvedev met with medical personnel during a visit to the Djanelidze Research Institute of Emergency Medicine and also visited the institute’s emergency cardiology department.

Subjects discussed at the meeting included healthcare development, social protection for medical workers, and raising the standards of medical services provided, including in emergency medicine facilities. 

In the Altai Territory, Dmitry Medvedev met with the United Russia core group.

Dmitry Medvedev made a speech at the plenary session of the IV National Student Forum.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting with United Russia party members and the Public Supporters’ Committee on developing Russia’s transport system.

Dmitry Medvedev awarded state decorations to prominent figures from the culture and arts world in the run-up to the National Unity Day.