On March 13, in Crimean Parliament has been signed a Memorandum between the political parties that have passed in the Supreme Council of ARC on the results of the 2010 elections

The Memorandum, in particular, is mentioned:

We, representatives of political parties, held in the Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea according to the results of the 2010 elections, aware of the historical importance of the forthcoming to the inhabitants of Crimea choice, being guided by the interests of Crimea, based on the essence and essential provisions of software installations of our organizations, striving to fully protect peace and stability in Crimea, have agreed as follows:

1. To assist the free expression of the will of Crimean citizens during all Crimean referendum on March 16, 2014.

2. In the course of preparation and holding of all Crimean referendum to refrain from inter-party competition and to install on this period of the maximum of mutual goodwill and cooperation.

3. Resolutely to stop by all available means in attempts to disrupt the referendum or distortion of its results.

4. To encourage members of their organizations actively and conscientiously work in election commissions.

5. To recommend to the members of their organizations and their political supporters to support the first question submitted for all Crimean referendum, – “Are You for the reunification of the Crimea with Russia on the rights of the subject of the Russian Federation?”.

The Memorandum was signed by: Chairman of the Crimean organization of the Party of regions Vladimir Konstantinov, Chairman of the party of “Russian unity” Sergey Aksenov, First Secretary of the Republican Committee of the Communist party of Ukraine Oleg Solomakhin, Deputy Chairman of the Crimean Republican organization of the party “Union” Svetlana Savchenko.

In comments to journalists Vladimir Konstantinov said that “today there was a very important event. The parties, that signed the Memorandum, involving about 80 percent of the population of Crimea. We want to mobilize people who are united by the aspiration to make Crimea better, to return to their historical Homeland. Joined hands, we will work together!, - he stressed, urging all Crimeans to unity.

According to S. Aksenov, the purpose of the Memorandum is to maintain a stable situation on the Peninsula and ensure peace and security of citizens and observance of discipline during the referendum on March 16, 2014.

S. Savchenko stressed that the signing of the Memorandum is the “highest act of goodwill”. “We affirm that, despite their different political affiliation, we are all Crimeans, we all are one in purpose and in our task to make life for the residents of the autonomy, better to make a peaceful life”.

According to Oleg Solomakhin, “it happens, what Crimeans waited long for 22 years. We have long been pursuing this goal, it was a bumpy ride, but, in the end, justice has been done. Now we all need to forget about ambitions and “glue” our common Crimea”, - he noted.

The press Centre of the Supreme Council of ARC