The Secretary of State confirmed the desire of the United States to interact constructively with the Russian authorities
According to TASS, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Saturday congratulated the Russians on Russia Day and pointed out the desire of the United States authorities to engage constructively with the Russian government in the interests of developing more stable and predictable bilateral relations.
“On behalf of the government of the United States of America, I congratulate the citizens of Russia on the celebration of Russia Day,” says a statement by the head of American diplomacy circulated by the State Department. bilateral relations. In addition, we remain committed to supporting the Russian people as they continue to develop the aspirations of the Declaration of Russian State Sovereignty, as well as their desire to work together with the international community and peacefully cooperate on issues of global concern. ”
He stressed that this holiday “marks the significant step that Russia took on June 12, 1991, by holding the first free, open and fair elections and adopting the Declaration of State Sovereignty of Russia.”
“This important document recognized the democratic aspirations and sovereignty of the peoples of Russia and guaranteed their rights and equal protection under the rule of law, as well as the right to life and dignity, honoring their centuries-old history, culture and traditions,” said the head of the American Foreign Ministry.