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The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has reshaped the international security environment. These technologies bring immense economic and social benefits; they can also be used for purposes that are inconsistent with international peace and security. There has been a noticeable increase in risk in recent years as ICTs are used for crime and the conduct of disruptive activities. On June 15-17, 2013 the G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance (G20 YEA) summit was held in Moscow within the framework of the Business 20 track. The summit was attended by more than 400 participants. Accreditation for members of the Russian and foreign media wishing to cover the G20 Summit of heads of state and government, to be held on September 5-6, 2013 in St Petersburg, is open at www.g20russia.ru. The summit of the G8 Heads of State and Government is underway in Northern Ireland. The Russian delegation at the summit is headed by Vladimir Putin. Vladimir Putin met with Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of the G8 summit. On May 22-24, 2013 the G20 Studies Centre at the Lowy Institute, with support of the Asia Development Bank Institute (ADBI) and the Korea Development Institute (KDI), hosted a regional Think 20 seminar in Sydney under the header "The G20 Leaders' Process Five Years On: an Assessment from an Asian Perspective." Vladimir Putin met with President of the United States of America Barack Obama on the sidelines of the G8 summit. The G8 leaders will focus on problems in the global economy and the situation in Syria. Vladimir Putin met with President of France Francois Hollande ahead of the G8 summit in Northern Ireland. 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. Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping. Vladimir Putin congratulated Hassan Rouhani on his election as President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. At their recent meeting, EU foreign ministers decided not to extend the embargo on arms shipments to Syria beyond June 1. The Civil 20 Summit is the concluding event of the Civil Track of Russia's G20 Presidency. Russia is the first presiding country to organize the civil society consultations process in this format, and at such level. Its main goal is to promote fruitful dialogue between global civil society, politicians and decision-makers on the basis of the priorities set out in the official agenda for 2013. The Civil 20 recommendations are expected to influence the G20 Summit agenda and Leaders' final Communiqué.
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