Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers, and guests of the 6th forum Strong Ideas for a New Time, which is being held by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives and the Roscongress Foundation.
The message reads, in part:
“The name of this platform is especially relevant today, when truly tectonic shifts are taking place in the economy and in technology. To stay ahead of global change, to strengthen national sovereignty, and to create new opportunities for our citizens, we need bold, breakthrough solutions, and we need leaders and teams capable of turning ambitious ideas into reality.
It is precisely such people that your forum brings together. Launched at the beginning of this decade, it has since become an effective vehicle for promoting public initiatives, playing a significant role in Russia’s technological and social development, in the preservation of its historical and cultural heritage, and in upholding our traditional values.
This year, the forum is being held in Nizhny Novgorod – one of the most beautiful cities in our country. Over the centuries, it has shaped strong traditions of entrepreneurship and broad public service. I am confident that, today too, the best civic ideas and projects will find support and practical implementation, serving to advance our national development goals and to foster mutual understanding and cooperation with our partners from other countries and key international associations.”