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New entry on Dmitry Medvedev’s blog concerns the development of nuclear power worldwide.

Dmitry Medvedev continued a series of meetings on developing engineering education and training of engineers and technicians for Russia’s industry.

Dmitry Medvedev and PNA President Mahmoud Abbas reviewed the current situation in the Middle East and topical issues of the Palestinian-Israeli dialogue.

Dmitry Medvedev took part in an expanded meeting of Interior Ministry Board.

Establishment of a fund to attract foreign investments to the Russian economy was the subject of discussion.

Dmitry Medvedev heard reports by Emergencies Minister Sergei Shoigu and Rosatom State Corporation CEO Sergei Kiriyenko on the state of affairs in Japan following the natural disasters that hit the country, and also discussed the situation in Libya.

Dmitry Medvedev took part in an expanded meeting of the Defence Ministry Board, summing up the results of the Armed Forces’ activities in 2010, and clarifying this year’s objectives.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting which focused on amendments to criminal legislation.

Dmitry Medvedev and Nursultan Nazarbayev reviewed the prospects for economic cooperation between the two states, in particular in the energy sector, as well as current issues on the regional and international agenda.

Trade and economic ties development was among major topics at the Council meeting, co-chaired by the President of Russia and Prime Minister of Turkey.

Konstantin Chuychenko briefed Dmitry Medvedev on the audit results of spending on housing modernisation and construction of Olympic facilities in Sochi.

Practical enforcement of anti-gambling legislation was the subject of discussion.

Mr Sechin briefed the President on the work to draft a law on anti-terrorist protection of energy sector facilities and also discussed possibilities for assisting Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami.

During the conversation, which took place on Friday after the State Council Presidium meeting, Dmitry Medvedev and Sholban Kara-ool discussed the potential for electric power development in Tuva.

Dmitry Medvedev and Joseph Biden discussed prospects for the development of Russian-US relations, Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organisation, and issues pertaining to European anti-missile defence.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting to discuss amendments to a number of fundamental provisions in the Russian Federation Civil Code.