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Dmitry Medvedev answered journalists’ questions on the outcome of his visit to Jordan and Palestine.

Dmitry Medvedev met with speakers of the two chambers of the Federal Assembly, their deputies and heads of key committees in the Council of Federation and State Duma. This meeting format is to become regular.

The subjects of the Thursday meeting were prospects for innovative development of the pharmaceuticals and medical industries, government regulation of medications retail prices, and ways to substitute imported medicines with domestic products.

Dmitry Medvedev presented the banner of the Federal Penitentiary Service of the Russian Federation to the agency's head Alexander Reimer. The ceremony took place in St George Hall at the Grand Kremlin Palace.

Mr Kiriyenko briefed Dmitry Medvedev on the completion of the ratification process of the 123 Agreement between Russia and the United States, which opens up opportunities for direct cooperation between the two states in nuclear energy.

Mr Stepashin briefed Dmitry Medvedev on the Accounts Chamber’s efforts to expose financial offences.

Dmitry Medvedev reviewed the nation’s socioeconomic development and defined priority areas for 2011.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting with the permanent Security Council members and informed the participants that he had signed the laws on security and Investigative Committee.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting on 2010 results of Russia’s socioeconomic development and medium term forecasts.

Following the ceremony presenting the banner of Russia’s Emergencies Ministry, Dmitry Medvedev held a working meeting with Emergencies Minister Sergei Shoigu.

Dmitry Medvedev presented the banner of the Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief of the Russian Federation to the Emergencies Minister Sergei Shoigu. The ceremony took place in St George Hall at the Grand Kremlin Palace.