Greetings on opening of 9th International Maritime Defence Show 2019-07-10 10:00:00 Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 9th International Maritime Defence Show, held in St Petersburg on July 10–14. The message reads, in part: “Traditionally held in St Petersburg, this major exhibition presents the latest armament and navy assets, advanced solutions and technologies. Russia’s northern capital has every right to be regarded as a reputable shipbuilding hub. It is here that specialised higher educational institutions, research and engineering facilities are located alongside large shipyards where ships and multi-purpose vessels are built. I strongly believe that the diverse and intense agenda of the 9th International Maritime Defence Show will be of interest for experts, helping step up military-technical and international cooperation, as well as promoting Russian military products on foreign markets.”