Putin: Russia is one of the main food suppliers to the world market

(Patria) - Russia not only supplies itself with food, but is also one of the main food suppliers to the international market, said President Vladimir Putin in his video address yesterday on the occasion of the Day of Workers in Agriculture and the Processing Industry, TASS reported.

"Today, Russia is not only fully self-sufficient in food, but is also among the world's leading food exporters. Our high-quality products, grains, vegetable oils, fish, confectionery products, and many others, are known and valued in more than 160 countries around the world," Putin said.

"The growth of production and exports, the modernization of facilities and the development of new, promising areas are, above all, the result of the dedication, professionalism, and commitment of those who work in the fields, farmers, scientists, managers, specialists, and veterans of agricultural enterprises."