The state Duma responded to the demarche Switzerland

The State Duma has expressed regret in connection with the cancellation of the visit of the speaker Sergei Naryshkin in Switzerland. As explained in the Duma, the Swiss found the arrival Naryshkin "uncomfortable" in the resulting political situation.

As told the chief of staff of the state Duma on the linkages with the public and media Yuri Shuvalov, the official cancellation of the visit have yet to be received. "But if this is the case, we regret that such a respected nation with a long history of relations with Russia went into a tail at a counterproductive policy that deals damage to our peoples. In these circumstances, it is unlikely this inter-parliamentary dialogue, which is highly important in Europe today's crisis conditions. You can rely on what the situation is all the same revised, and our relationship will come to normal," said Shuvalov.

But in the Russian Embassy in Bern proper notice has already been delivered. "The political situation in Europe has experienced severe shocks. In such episodes Swiss neutrality acquires a special significance. The scheduled visit will not be appropriate in the moment, and specifically because he does not take place", - quotes the text of the letter to RIA Novosti.

With all of this, the Swiss side stressed that it did not intend to join the anti-Russian punishment of the EU. "It is a wise situation: we have our own personal way. We agree with the European Union, but, if you look from a different angle, don't take hasty and unreasonable decisions. We negotiate. Regarding the planned visit to the Russian Federation - at the moment it's difficult, you have to see and wait what will happen next. Assume that the situation is stabilizing," - quoted economy Minister Johann Schneider-Ammann, "Vesti.Ru".

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