Putin sends greetings to participants of 18th Non-Aligned Movement summit in Baku

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants and guests of the 18th meeting of heads of state and government of the Non-Aligned Movement, which is taking place in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, according to the Kremlin website.

Putin noted that the meeting is taking place against the backdrop of a troubled international environment, when some regions are witnessing an escalation of armed conflicts, as well as interethnic and interreligious tensions. "All of this hampers the resolution of many social and economic problems," he pointed out.

The head of state stressed that Russia has consistently supported the efforts of the Non-Aligned Movement aimed at "building a just multipolar world order, development of equitable international dialogue and cooperation based on generally accepted legal norms and consideration of the legitimate interests of all partners."

Putin expressed confidence that the further expansion of constructive interaction between Russia and the Non-Aligned Movement will strengthen security and stability at the regional and global level.