I. Sechin, RF Government Deputy Chairman greeted the participants, visitors and organizers of Marine Industry of Russia International Forum

Dear organizers, participants and guests of the II International Forum “Russian Maritime Industry”!
Congratulations with the opening of the Forum on behalf of the Government of the Russian Federation.
With the Russian shipbuilding industry and correlated areas of economy requiring a profound upgrade, it is necessary to launch innovative projects in the shipbuilding area, to implement new technologies in the production chain of civil ships and marine equipment, to improve logistics and enhance safe navigation at sea and on rivers.
As can be judged from the entry list of the International Forum, the business world, scientific community and manufacturers are all interested in this kind of exhibition activities, which already brought this Forum to the top rank amongst events, promoting advanced developments in the domestic and foreign science and industries. The Russian Government resolved to hold this Forum on a regular basis.
No doubts, the program of the II International Forum “Russian Maritime Industry” will be a success while its participants and guests will have the opportunity not only to see the extended range of exhibits which are the evidence of the progress in maritime industry, but also to establish close contacts and new business relations for a long-term and sustainable cooperation.
I wish new accomplishments, confidence in the achievement of identified goals, healthy and wealthy living to all participants of the Forum.

I. Sechin
RF Government Deputy Chairman