On behalf of the Leningrad Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry, let me thank our partner, the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum, for our effective cooperation in 2024. The Forum is a meaningful event in the gas industry which demonstrates that such events can bring together representatives of dedicated Russian ministries and agencies, global gas leaders, representatives of local and global industry-specific associations, academic institutions, and analytical centres for effective answering to the current issues. Let me voice my hopes that in 2025 the Forum will continue its functional collaboration with its usual exhibitors, attract some new ones, and include even more convention sessions where the industry’s experts will be able to share their experience.