17 May 2017, Wednesday
The 7th St Petersburg International Legal Forum The 7th St Petersburg International Legal Forum Dmitry Medvedev attended a plenary session titled Law in the Global Context.
16 May 2017, Tuesday
On 25-26 May, Dmitry Medvedev will take part in the meetings of the CIS Council of Heads of Government and the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Kazan
Dmitry Medvedev congratulates Edouard Philippe on his appointment as Prime Minister of France
On 22 May, Dmitry Medvedev will head the Russian delegation at a meeting of heads of state and government from the Organisation of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation in Istanbul
13 May 2017, Saturday
Measures to prevent, identify and stop suspicious financial transactions by foreign trade participants Approval has been granted to the standard draft agreement between the Federal Customs Service of Russia and a customs service (duly authorised body) of a state that is not a member of the Eurasian Economic Union on preventing, identifying and stopping suspicious financial transactions by foreign trade participants. Suspicious financial transactions are transactions by foreign trade participants involving financial means that may be used to divert funds outside the country, finance unreported imports and thus evade taxation, legalise (launder) criminal proceeds, and finance terrorism, or to pursue other unlawful goals. This resolution seeks to improve interaction between the Federal Customs Service of Russia and the customs services of foreign countries in fighting violations of the currency law of the Russian Federation.
Approval of the draft CIS Agreement on the joint use of the experimental facilities at Kazakhstan Tokamak for Material Testing The implementation of the agreement will facilitate the creation of a mechanism for conducting scientific research at Kazakhstan Tokamak for Material Testing by scientists from different countries, providing a synergistic effect through the exchange of research results, samples, materials and software.
8 May 2017, Monday
Dmitry Medvedev congratulates heads of government of CIS countries, Abkhazia and South Ossetia on 72nd Victory anniversary
27 April 2017, Thursday
Dmitry Medvedev speaks by phone with Prime Minister of Turkey Binali Yildirim
22 April 2017, Saturday
Approval of the certificate for the priority project Russia’s Wildlife: Protect and Appreciate The main aim of the project is to conceive and test models for developing ecotourism, preserving rare animals and restoring their populations.
21 April 2017, Friday
Approval of the draft Agreement to Strengthen International Arctic Research Cooperation The draft Agreement has been submitted by an ad hoc international target group involving Russian representatives under decisions adopted at Arctic Council ministerial sessions. The Agreement aims to advance international research projects in the Arctic, expand contacts between scientists, promote the sharing of research results, simplify border-crossing procedures, and explore the possibility of jointly using research infrastructure
19 April 2017, Wednesday
Government report on its performance in 2016 Government report on its performance in 2016 “The Government of the Russian Federation <…> shall submit to the State Duma annual reports on the Government’s performance, including on issues formulated by the State Duma.” (Constitution of the Russian Federation, Article 114, Clause 1, Subclause “a”).
17 April 2017, Monday
Approval of a list of countries whose citizens can benefit from simplified entry procedures to Russia at checkpoints at the Free Port of Vladivostok A list of 18 countries has been approved whose citizens can obtain electronic single entry business, tourist or humanitarian visas when entering the Russian Federation through checkpoints at the Free Port of Vladivostok. This initiative is aimed at enhancing the investment appeal of the region and expanding business ties by facilitating projects involving foreign companies, and attracting more foreign tourists.
Approval of a list of countries whose citizens will be granted simplified procedure for entry into Russia through checkpoints at the free port of Vladivostok Approval of a list of countries whose citizens will be granted simplified procedure for entry into Russia through checkpoints at the free port of Vladivostok From a meeting with deputy prime ministers.
13 April 2017, Thursday
Rail travel on match routes for spectators of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup In accordance with Russia’s obligations to FIFA to organise free travel between the host cities of the 2017 Confederations Cup and the 2018 World Cup, all spectators who have valid tickets to a match or a voucher for a match ticket, should be able to move free of charge by rail between the host cities of matches. Spectators will be carried by special additional trains, which will arrive in the host cities in the morning of the day of a match and return after the match. The mechanism of financing the Transport Directorate of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia has been established for these purposes.
11 April 2017, Tuesday
Budget allocations for implementing a joint project with the WHO on further strengthening capability in emergency medical services readiness and response In 2017-2018, a new project will be implemented to further strengthen the WHO’s capability in emergency medical services readiness and response. This project is expected to last for two years, and provides for the allocation to the WHO of $3.5 million as a targeted voluntary contribution with a view to further enhancing WHO medical logistics capabilities and ensuring emergency response and training. The WHO will use these funds to purchase various medical modules and build up stocks at UN humanitarian warehouses. Aid receivers (the government or health ministry of the affected country) will be designated by Russia. The delivered medical modules shall bear Russian labels. The Russian embassies in aid receiving countries will take part in the delivery of medical modules to the local authorities. The funding to this effect has been factored in the federal budget for 2017 and 2018-2019 planning period.
Government approves draft intergovernmental agreement between Russia and Jordan on reciprocal relaxed visa terms for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports The agreement introduces visa-free travel for citizens of Russia and Jordan holding diplomatic, special and service passports, for up to 90 days.
Dmitry Medvedev's talks with President of Italy Sergio Mattarella Dmitry Medvedev's talks with President of Italy Sergio Mattarella The two officials discussed investment cooperation and the two countries' joint projects.
9 April 2017, Sunday
Dmitry Medvedev expresses condolences to Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt Sherif Ismail in connection with the numerous victims of the explosions in a church in Tanta
7 April 2017, Friday
Briefing by Deputy Head of the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service Andrei Tsyganov following a meeting of the Government Commission on Monitoring Foreign Investment
4 April 2017, Tuesday
On 11 April, Dmitry Medvedev and President of Italy Sergio Mattarella will discuss investment cooperation and joint projects in Moscow
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