Lavrov Congratulates Crimeans on 10th Anniversary of Reuniting with Russia, 16.03.2024

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Key points from Lavrov's speech:

Dear friends, 10 years ago, on March 16, 2014, at the referendum, the residents of Crimea independently and consciously determined their future by reuniting with Russia. Thus, they implemented their right to self-determination in full accordance with the UN Charter and the Declaration on the Principles of International Law.

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The question of the belonging of Crimea and Sevastopol is closed.
The peninsula is an integral part of the Russian Federation.

We have managed to overcome many problems inherited from Ukraine. Large-scale projects have been and are being implemented, which contribute to the revival and renewal of Crimea, its further integration into the policy of the legal and socio-economic space of Russia, and the improvement of the quality of life of the citizens.

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I would like to note that in Crimea the rights of all citizens, regardless of national origin and language preferences, are strictly observed. Russian, Ukrainian and Crimean-Tatar are state languages in the republic, and their status is protected by law. Having clear prospects for further development, the Crimeans can look to the future with confidence and optimism.

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I congratulate all the inhabitants of the peninsula on the tenth anniversary of the historical reunification with Russia.
I wish you good health, well-being, prosperity and all the best.