While accepting the letters of credential of foreign ambassadors in the Kremlin, the President pointed out that Russia intends to develop multifaceted international cooperation in all spheres, including in the energy sector.
With a view to ensuring energy security for all interested parties Russia is taking decisive measures to change to transparent, market-based relations with all countries, independently of a given political climate, the President declared.
Common international trade rules must be observed in regular trade and economic relations, including in the energy sector.
For decades Russia has acted as a responsible provider of energy resources and intends to continue doing everything in her power to satisfy her responsibilities in the future.