Aksenov stressed the importance of Crimea to China's position on illegitimate sanctions

Crimea is an extremely important position, which opposes the anti-Russian and illegitimate antichristic punishment, said the Head of the Republic Sergey Aksenov.

"We build our future regardless of economic, political and humanitarian blockade the Crimea, Western countries," - said in a message Aksenova, which was read the 1st Deputy permanent envoy of the Republic at the President of Russia Sergey Kudrin during the event at the Russian Embassy in Beijing to mark the fifth anniversary of the reunification of Crimea with Russia.

"For us it is extremely important that China opposes anti-Russian and illegitimate antichristic penalties imposed against us for what We legitimate way to defend the right of our peoples to live in peace and prosperity," - said Aksenov.

He added that residents of Crimea have for the Chinese people the most warm feeling " and believe that it is the Chinese who are fighting for the unity of the Motherland, understand the feelings of the Crimeans, reunited with their Fatherland."

Aksenov also expressed hope for the strengthening of the participation of Chinese organizations in business projects on the Peninsula.

The head of the Crimea added that the authorities of the region hope for a wide participation of Chinese organizations in the fifth annual international economic forum, which will be held 17-20 April in Yalta, where among other things, access to cultural and information centre.

Crimea became a Russian region after held there in March 2014 referendum in which a Large number came to the polls in the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol voted for entry into structure of Russia. Crimean authorities held a referendum after a coup in Ukraine in February 2014. Ukraine considers the Crimea her, but at the time occupied territory. The leadership of Russia many times stated that the inhabitants of Crimea democratically in full compliance with international law and the UN Charter voted for reunification with Russia. According to the President of the Russian Federation V. V. Putin, the Crimea issue " is closed permanently."



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