Address of the President of the Russian Federation to Participants and Visitors of the International Exhibition and Forum on Russian Infocommunications in the 21st Century

Vladimir V. PUTIN

Let me welcome the participants and visitors to the International Exhibition and Forum on Russian Infocommunications in the 21st Century.

Nowadays the industry of information technologies is one of the most required and fast growing branches of the world economy. It is impossible to imagine the successful development of modern civilization without the latest means of communication and data transfer.

I am convinced that this forum, which has combined the efforts of representatives of state authorities, experts and scientists, will enable us to make one more important step towards the effective integration of Russia into the global information society.

I wish you every success in your business, good health and well-being.


Vladimir V. Putin