President Vladimir Putin received letters of credence from 21 foreign ambassadors including Singapore

On 4 December 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin received letters of credence from 21 newly-appointed foreign ambassadors with Singapore among them. The ceremony was held in the St Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.

President Putin: The world entered a time of turbulence. It is undergoing drastic transformation. The underlying change is that the former unipolar world system is being replaced by a new, more just multipolar world order.

We pursue an independent, consistent, and principled foreign policy, and we are open to constructive partnerships with all countries without exception, and do not accept bloc confrontation or any steps that run counter to the UN Charter.

We expect that all our international partners will adhere to the principles of equality and mutual respect for each other’s interests.Next year, Russia will have a number of important foreign policy functions. We will be the first to chair the expanded BRICS association.And we will do our best to help the new members smoothly integrate into the activities of this organisation.

We will also further develop integration processes in the Eurasian Economic Union and deepen cooperation within the Collective Security Treaty Organisation.

We will pay special attention to working with our partners in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which became the institutional pillar of Greater Eurasia after India, Pakistan and Iran joined the organisation.