Vladimir Putin congratulated Dmitry Mezentsev on officially taking office as governor of Irkutsk Region and said the region with great potential needs intensive multifaceted development. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that Mezentsevs experience, including in the Federation Council, will help strengthen the regions social and economic base. Putin also wished the new governor success, good health, and all the best.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin congratulated Dmitry Mezentsev on his official assumption of office as Governor of the Irkutsk Region
Vladimir Putin emphasized: «An important region with enormous potential needs intensive, multifaceted development today. I am confident that your extensive knowledge and experience in practical work, including in the Federation Council, will help you in your new responsible post and will become the key to effectively strengthening the region’s socio-economic foundation — for the benefit of the people of Irkutsk and all citizens of Russia». The Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation also wished Dmitry Mezentsev success, good health, and all the very best.