In congratulating employees and veterans of the Russian Foreign Ministry on their professional holiday, the head of the Cabinet emphasized that diplomats fulfill their duty with honor in a difficult geopolitical situation.
“The priority is to expand trade and economic cooperation between Russia and friendly countries. Diplomatic assistance is especially in demand in the implementation of promising projects and in protecting the interests of Russian business abroad,” the prime minister is quoted as saying on the Russian government’s Telegram channel.
Earlier, Russian diplomats were congratulated on their professional holiday by Head of State Vladimir Putin. He emphasized the importance of their work to unite the Russian world.