Dmitry Medvedev expresses condolences to Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq Haider al-Abadi on the numerous victims and damage caused by the earthquake in northern Iraq

The message reads, in part:

“On behalf of the Government of the Russian Federation and personally, I express my deepest condolences over the victims and destruction caused by the earthquake in northern Iraq.

I hope the recovery from this natural disaster is rapid.”




Dmitry Medvedev expresses condolences to President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani on the numerous victims and damage caused by the earthquake in western Iran

The message reads, in part:

“On behalf of the Government of the Russian Federation and personally, I wish to express my sincere condolences over the numerous victims and destruction caused by the earthquake in western Iran.

Please convey my words of sympathy and support to the families and loved ones of those killed and my wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.”




Dmitry Medvedev’s meeting with Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 2017 ASEAN Summit.

Dmitry Medvedev has accepted Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s invitation to visit Singapore in 2018 for the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations.

During their meeting, the prime ministers of Russia and Singapore spoke in favour of promoting bilateral cooperation. Dmitry Medvedev pointed out the progress of investment cooperation in transport, education and the training of managerial personnel.

The parties also agreed to step up preparations for a free trade agreement between Singapore and the Eurasian Economic Union.

Deputy Prime Minister and Government Chief of Staff Sergei Prikhodko, Minister of Transport Maxim Sokolov and representatives of other departments participated from the Russian side. 




Dmitry Medvedev is attending the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2017

Dmitry Medvedev is attending the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2017

One of the agenda items ASEAN leaders are discussing is Building for the Future (Infrastructure Development).




Dmitry Medvedev meets with Prime Minister of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 2017 ASEAN Summit.

Transcript of the meeting’s beginning:

Meeting with Prime Minister of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith

Dmitry Medvedev: Mr Prime Minister, dear Laotian colleagues,

I am very pleased to have another meeting with you. Just recently, on 26 September, we met in Moscow and held talks. Laos is our important partner in Southeast Asia, and you and I mapped out the ways we will boost and develop our cooperation, as there is much to be done. We will work to implement these plans. This meeting in Manila and the East Asia and ASEAN summits provide us a good opportunity to exchange information on the state of our affairs.

Thongloun Sisoulith (via interpreter): Thank you very much, Mr Prime Minister, for taking the time to meet after our talks in Moscow. It is very good that we have this opportunity.

We are very glad to have had a fruitful discussion in Moscow on our bilateral relations. Once more, I express my deep appreciation for the warm welcome. I should note that all the issues that were on the agenda have been successfully discussed and progress has been achieved.  

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