Naryshkin offered advice “Norman format” for MPs – Russian newspaper

Despite the difficult relations between Russia and the Council of Europe, Inter-parliamentary contacts between them still do not decay. Today Speaker of the State Duma Sergei Naryshkin took in Moscow delegation of the French Senate, headed by its chairman Gerard Larcher. Later, a high-ranking guest will meet with the direct counterpart, the head of the Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko.

“I’m sure we could arrange four-parliamentary consultations France, Russia, Germany and Ukraine with the agenda” Formation of action cards four parliamentarians countries in line with the Minsk process, “- said Naryshkin, opening negotiations. According to policy, the situation due to the introduction of anti-Russian sanctions against the national interests of both Russia and France.” On the one hand it is a country which is contrary to the facts continues manipulate international law and their actions seriously stepping up confrontation on the European continent, “- says the speaker.

In this regard, the head of the State Duma proposed French colleagues together to assess the causes of the current European crisis of confidence. One of these steps could be to assist leaders “Norman Four” in the implementation of the agreements reached in Minsk. Both Russian and French parliamentarians understand that today in Ukraine turned deep crisis and civil war, which leads Ukrainian regime against its own population. And it is – a challenge for the entire European security and stability on the continent.

Sergei Naryshkin also said that the inclusion of non-parliamentarians who have a mandate from voters in the blacklists. The same, incidentally, applies to the members of the Federation Council. “The PACE (Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe -” RG “) went further, denying Russian deputies voting rights, – said the speaker. – They have completely forgotten that the right to vote based on the nature of the parliamentary mandate, and only voters can give it the right to vote and accordingly deny “.

The speaker drew attention to the fact that the anti-Russian sanctions causing great damage to businesses. “Unfortunately, but not our fault stalled dialogue and work within the framework of the so-called” big French commission, “- said Naryshkin.

In this regard, the head of the State Duma considers it very important visit of the delegation of the Senate of the French Republic. Naryshkin recalled that recently, in February, after the decision of PACE, he hosted a large group of parliamentarians and the National Assembly of France.

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