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Our professional holiday has once again clearly demonstrated the Russian leadership's unwavering focus on the diplomatic service. In his message to the current and former employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted on the website of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin stressed the Foreign Ministry's significant contribution to upholding our national interests and strengthening the position of our country in the world arena. We also received congratulatory messages from Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly Valentina Matviyenko, Chairman of the State Duma Sergey Naryshkin, committee chairmen, senators, deputies, heads of ministries, departments, and governors of the Russian regions. They all had kind words to say about the Foreign Ministry and wish us well.
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