The message reads, in part:
“Establishment of the interstate television and radio company, Mir, was a serious, strongly sought-after initiative, a major, truly unique contribution to the development of international humanitarian cooperation, and the formation of the common information space of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
It is important to note that from the very first days this large-scale, substantial project gained the trust of a huge audience, and today millions of people watch your TV programmes with lively interest, listen to radio broadcasts, and make active use of the Internet portal.
I am convinced that the big, close-knit multinational team of the Mir TV and radio company will continue to keep the professional bar high, stay true to the principles of journalistic ethics in covering the key events taking place in our states and on the planet in general, promptly and impartially.”