The message reads, in part:
“I extend my greetings on the opening of the 18th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, held for the first time in Istanbul, one of Eurasia’s major business and cultural centres.
Over the years, the forum has earned well-deserved authority. Regular informal meetings between politicians, business leaders, researchers and experts from many countries provide an opportunity for in-depth discussions of pressing issues of the global economy and help to promote international cooperation.
This joint work is especially important given our continent’s special role in global affairs, including in shaping a multipolar world order. Eurasia is home to the main centres of economic growth, as well as key transport and trade routes. I would like to note that Russia’s Greater Eurasian Partnership initiative aims to combine the potential of all the states and integration structures located on our continent for the common good.
The theme of this year’s meeting, New Energy for New Economic Realities, is highly relevant. Participants will discuss prospects for expanding cooperation in energy and the digital economy, investment and scientific and technological innovation, transport and logistics.
I am confident that your discussions will be meaningful and constructive, and that the ideas and initiatives you put forward will find practical application for the benefit of our countries and peoples.”