The message reads, in part:
“We are honoured to host this distinguished gathering of leaders from major Russian and international media outlets on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum. The event’s agenda covers a broad spectrum of pressing professional issues that are highly relevant to global politics, the economy, and the humanitarian field.
Allow me to emphasise that in today’s world, there is a strong demand for objective and timely information to foster trust and mutual understanding among nations and peoples. As the largest association of news agencies globally, you have played a key role in shaping the international news agenda for many years, reaching a vast, multimillion audience. This level of influence and credibility is a direct result of your commitment to upholding the highest standards of honest journalism and strengthening cooperation within the regional media community.
I am confident that the General Assembly will feature constructive and substantive discussions, leading to the development of new and promising joint projects that will contribute to the continued growth of mutually beneficial international cooperation.”