MOSCOW, December 7. /TASS/. Russia, through the joint efforts of the state, society and foreign partners, will continue to develop by strengthening its financial stability, self-sufficiency of the banking system and stock market, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the VTB Investment Forum "Russia Calling!"

"Financial stability, self-sufficiency of the banking system and the stock market are important elements of the country’s economic sovereignty. We will definitely move along this path through the joint efforts of the state, society and strong nationally-oriented business," he said.

Putin added that Russia will also cooperate with its foreign partners in these areas. "We see this as the key to Russia’s successful development and strong position in a changing world," he concluded.