Putin sent greetings to the participants and guests of the XI Nevsky International Ecological Congress

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has sent greetings to the participants, organizers and guests of the XI Nevsky International Ecological Congress. The appeal is posted on the Kremlin's website. Alexander Gutsan, Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the North-Western Federal District, read out the official greeting during the plenary session of the Congress.

The Head of the Russian State noted that, traditionally, during discussions and round tables, politicians, scientists, experts, entrepreneurs and representatives of public organizations would discuss issues of the global environmental agenda. To exchange views on how to respond more effectively to the challenges of climate change by joining forces.

"The motto of the current Congress is "Planet Earth: harmony of man and nature", which reflects the common desire of the international community to preserve and restore the environment as an essential component of sustainable development. First of all, through compliance with environmental safety requirements, protection of specially protected natural territories, rational use of natural resources, building a closed—loop economy, launching and implementing relevant government programs. The same goals are served by the Russian national project "Environmental Well—being", the implementation of which began this year, the greeting of the President of Russia says.

"I am convinced that the proposals and recommendations developed at your meeting will be applied in practice. They will contribute to the joint search for solutions to the most pressing environmental problems," Vladimir Putin stressed.