Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is consistently prepared to assist other countries in combating biological threats and outbreaks of infectious diseases.
In his welcoming address to the participants and organizers of the conference «Global Biological Security Threats: Problems and Solutions,» Mr. Putin affirmed, «Our country is invariably ready to provide assistance… in any region of the world.»
The President underscored that international cooperation in the field of countering bio-threats must be conducted «with strict observance of the principles of equality and respect for the sovereignty of all states.»
The 5th International Conference on Biological Security Issues is organized by Rospotrebnadzor and is taking place in Sochi from June 10–11.
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