On May 13, at the suggestion of the Chairman of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) Alexander Shokhin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov handed over a medal of the Russian Foreign Ministry “For contribution to international cooperation” to the President of the Franco-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Emmanuel Quidet, in recognition of his great contribution to the strengthening of cooperation between France and Russia.
In his speech, Lavrov emphasized the active work of the President of CCI France Russie, which is essential for the development of cooperation between Russia and European countries, and for the long-term interests of our countries in the economic, social and cultural fields.
“I received this award as a recognition of the work of all the French business community in Russia. Despite all the difficulties, French companies will not leave Russia, because they believe in the future of the Russian economy and the country as a whole”, - said the President of the Franco-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI France Russie) Emmanuel Quidet.