PM Medvedev took part in meetings at G8 summit (Camp David, 18-19 May 2012)
Prior to the meetings, the G8 leaders discussed a number of international issues, including the situation inNorth Korea,IranandSyria, at a working dinner.
The main session of the two-day summit focused on the economy, energy industry and climate.
The discussion on the economy concentrated on enhancing economic growth and job creation. The main emphasis was placed on three aspects: economic growth models, trade liberalisation and intellectual property.
The G8 leaders also touched on energy security, which is closely related to economic issues. The summit’s agenda includes energy security and climate, and the discussion was held from the perspective of security of reliable and sustainable production and transportation of various energy sources.
During the summit, particular attention was paid to food security. The G8 members’ efforts in this area focused onAfricaby launching the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition, an initiative that aims to increase private investments in African countries’ agricultural sector, to transfer modern technology and reduce investment risks in agriculture.
Considerable attention at the Camp David Summit was paid to support for the measures to promoteAfghanistan’s social and economic development during the transitional period and the withdrawal of international troops from the country.
In addition, the G8 leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, including within the context of the decisions taken at the Deauville Summit in 2011 on establishing partnerships with the Arab Spring countries, including Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia, as well as donor and partner countries such as Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, in order to support political and economic reforms.
Vladimir Putin and David Cameron held a bilateral meeting following the award presentation ceremony for the Arctic Convoys veterans. After the meeting, the President of Russia and the British Prime Minister gave a joint news conference. News conference following a meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron
Vladimir Putin's visit to the UK began with the presentation of state awards to veterans who took part in the Arctic Convoys. In a joint ceremony, Vladimir Putin and British Prime Minister David Cameron presented to 20 veterans the two countries' state awards: the Ushakov Medal and the Arctic Star.
The Conference "Empowering Consumers of Financial Products and Services through Improved Financial Literacy and Effective Consumer Protection Systems" organized under Russia's G20 Presidency with the support of the World Bank and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) was held on June 13-14, 2013 in Moscow.
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Antonio, First of all, I would like to thank you for hospitality here in Rio de Janeiro. Rio is one of unmatched symbols of Brazil; you always feel the rhythm of your great country and your great people here.
Vladimir Putin met with representatives of the Civil 20, an international forum for dialogue between civil society organisations, politicians and experts from the G20 countries.
The Civil 20 Summit is being held on June, 13 in Moscow. The event brought together more than 350 representatives of civil society, international organizations, business, mass media, as well as government officials.
The Civil 20 Summit started on June 13, 2013, in Moscow. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ksenia Yudaeva, the Russian G20 Sherpa and Head of the Russian Presidential Experts Directorate, read President Vladimir Putin's welcoming address to the Summit.
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