President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych declared the interest of the EU and Russia in the development of the Crimea, according to «GHN».
"According to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea is adopted pilot program (EU) Russian Federation is also ready to participate in the development of the Crimea, in investing," - said Mr. Yanukovych, in Simferopol at a meeting on strategic development of the Crimea, UNIAN informs.
The president said that at a recent informal summit of Commonwealth of Independent States, the participants also expressed their willingness to develop the region.
"Many presidents of many CIS countries said they were willing to participate in investment projects for the development of autonomy", - said the Ukrainian leader.