The message reads, in part:
“Your forum enjoys high, well-deserved recognition as a sought-after discussion and presentation platform for debating topical issues of the country’s social development, and demonstrating advanced developments, technologies and approaches in demography, healthcare, education and other areas.
I would like to note that many innovative, truly breakthrough ideas were originally proposed and implemented in a number of our regions, and today they are yielding real results throughout Russia. This includes such programmes as supporting families, improving infrastructure for children’s recreation and active longevity, and innovative development of the social services system. Once again, it is important that these positive changes cover the entire country and serve to improve the quality of people’s lives. Of course, a special role in promoting the best regional experience and practices, as well as consolidating the efforts of the state, municipalities, business and civil society institutions in this area belongs to your forum, which has brought together a large number of participants. You know the existing problems well, are committed to resolving them, and are always focused on achieving results.”