Crimea plans to cooperate with Africa countries

Sergey Aksyonov greeted the ambassadors of Africa countries and thanked for the visit and Attention to the republic.

We are always happy with guests and are open to cooperation. Russia and the countries that you represent connect a long -standing friendly relationship. Our president pays great attention to the development of relations with the countries of Africa. And we in Crimea are also ready to participate in building horizontal ties with friendly states. I express my gratitude to the leadership of your countries that approved your visit— said the head of Crimea.

Sergei Aksyonov also noted the interest of Crimea in strengthening and expanding ties with African countries.

We invite you to get acquainted with our capabilities, with investment potential in various fields — from industry and agriculture to resorts and tourism, visit cultural heritage objects. I am sure that we can find common topics on which we can move on, contribute to the economy of our countries. We have something to offer friendly states— emphasized the head of the republic.

In turn, the ambassadors of the three countries of Africa expressed the opinion that in the Republic of Crimea, despite sanctions, many sectors of the economy are developing. Separately, the guests thanked the head of the republic, the Government of the Republic of Crimea for the welcoming welcome.

The event was also attended by Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Crimea — Minister of Finance of the Republic of Crimea Irina Kiviko, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Crimea is a permanent representative of the Republic of Crimea under the President of the Russian Federation Georgy Muradov, deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, a member of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs Dmitry Savelyev.

Source: Information and press service of the Head of the Republic of Crimea