Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about the complex process of forming a multipolar world. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
The head of state is holding a ceremony to present state awards and prizes for contributions to strengthening the unity of the Russian nation.
«I would like to sincerely thank our colleagues and friends who are receiving high state awards today. Dear friends, your contribution to strengthening relations with Russia and to strengthening trust and harmony between people of different nationalities and cultures is especially important now, when a complex process of forming a just multipolar world is underway,» Putin said.
Putin also noted that mutual respect between peoples is the foundation of Russia's sovereignty and independence.