MOSCOW, June 10. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent greetings to the participants and organizers of the fifth Global Biosecurity Challenges. Problems and Solutions international conference, noting Russia’s readiness to provide support in any part of the world in the matters of reacting to biological threats.
"Our country is invariably ready to provide help in reacting to biological threats, including the outbreaks of dangerous diseases, in any part of the world. Naturally, cooperation in this sphere must be carried out with meticulous observance of the principles of equality and respect for the sovereignty of all countries," Putin emphasized.
The issues of ensuring biosecurity have become particularly pressing, the Russian head of state said, explaining that not only this is related to the generally unstable global situation but to a significant degree to the lack of progress in achieving goals outlined in the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention.
Putin noted that Russia, together with partners from friendly countries, supports the strengthening of collective mechanisms aimed at containing the development and spread of weapons of mass destruction based on the use of pathogens and toxins. "Here, we highly value cooperation both at the broad international level and within the framework of regional initiatives and agreements," he added.
