Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Putin said that Russia is interested in the broadest international cooperation and in strengthening the role of the UN as the cornerstone of the modern world order. In his words, personal and professional qualities of the new ambassadors will largely determine the level and progress of Russia’s bilateral relations with their countries.
The President said Russian society is deeply distressed by the consequences of the hostage tragedy at the Dubrovka Theatre Centre in Moscow. The perpetrators and masterminds of terrorist attacks will never find refuge in any country of the world, and severe and well-deserved punishment for their atrocities will find them wherever they try to hide.
Russia intends to undertake all necessary measures to protect its citizens from terrorist violence and extremism, Mr Putin stressed.
The President expressed confidence that accomplices to terrorism would be held accountable by the international community, no matter what pretexts they use to justify their actions.
President Putin thanked those who rendered assistance and moral support to Russia in those tragic days.
Ambassadors of Japan, Cyprus, Tunisia, Vietnam, Hungary and Portugal presented their credentials to the Russian President.