The message reads, in part:
“Water transport is rightfully considered an essential and integral part of the Russian transport system. It contributes to the country’s socioeconomic development, strengthens interregional and international ties, and reliably provides passenger and freight services.
Today, amid increasingly complex challenges, the industry faces a number of major and urgent tasks. These include further efforts to renew the fleet, modernise port infrastructure, develop resilient logistics routes and international transport corridors, and expand the use of advanced shipping technologies.
I am confident that your professional skills, dedication to the traditions established by your predecessors, and clear understanding of the importance of your work will continue to help you successfully implement your plans and ambitious projects, making a significant contribution to enhancing the country’s transport and technological sovereignty.”