Today, about five tons of waste low-current sources were removed outside Pridnestrovie for subsequent disposal from the temporary storage warehouse of MUP Spetzavtokhozyaystvo (Special Vehicle Agency) in Tiraspol.
For several years now, the batteries have been collecting from the population by the relevant agencies and EcoPMR Public Ecological Volunteer Movement.
Notably, Pridnestrovie lacks any designated enterprises dealing with the disposal of used batteries. Moreover, used low-current sources bear grave environmental and population health risks.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pridnestrovie answers the questions about the referendum, the negotiating process and the relaunch of the 5+2 format, the issue of importing medicines into Pridnestrovie, prospects for economic cooperation with the Russian Federation, and the situation with the shutdown of enterprises of Pridnestrovie due to Moldova’s actions.
Pridnestrovian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vitaly Ignatiev gave an interview to the Russian News Agency Baltnews. He told about refusal of Moldova to consider the opinions of Pridnestrovians regarding the European integration, Chisinau’s unwillingness to constructive dialogue, the suitable way of settlement, as well as Moldova’s violation of the agreed trade regime between Pridnestrovie and the EU.
What do people in Tiraspol think about the Moldovan path towards European integration? What are the potential dangers for Pridnestrovie?
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pridnestrovie Vitaly Ignatiev received Ambassador Thomas Mayr-Harting, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office. The meeting was also attended by the head of the expert working group on economic issues, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development of Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, Sergei Obolonik, and the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova Kelly Keiderling.
The PMR Foreign Ministry is receiving numerous appeals from citizens, public associations and representatives of civil society provoked by recent statements made by Moldovan and European officials about Pridnestrovie in light of the EU membership referendum set to take place in Moldova on 20 October this year.
We have patiently waited and thoughtfully analyzed the steps taken in preparation for this plebiscite, hoping that the voice of citizens living in Pridnestrovie would be equally important.
Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pridnestrovie Vitaly Ignatiev received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Belgium, Mr Evert Maréchal, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Denmark, Mr Søren Jensen.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Pridnestrovian Republic, Vitaly Ignatiev, gave an interview to the Russian agency RIA Novosti. He focused on the current state and prospects of the Moldovan-Pridnestrovian settlement, Moldova’s economic pressure on Pridnestrovie, as well as the risks and threats associated with the electoral period in the Republic of Moldova.
The conversation also covered matters related to the medication blockade, Chisinau’s apology for the 1992 conflict, and Russian-Pridnestrovian cooperation.
The authorized experts of the parties in the field of phytosanitary and veterinary science met today in the format of a video conference.
During the meeting, the sides discussed specific aspects of imports to Pridnestrovie and the use of plant protection and soil fertility improvement means, as well as veterinary drugs.
The parties agreed to exchange information in a timely manner when identifying foci of infectious animal diseases, as well as to take the necessary steps to prevent the availability of infected animal products in retail chains.
Today, an online meeting of expert (working) groups on transport and road infrastructure development initiated by Pridnestrovie took place. The discussion addressed the core aspects of resuming the full operation of the Vehicle Registration Offices in Tiraspol and Rybnitsa.
Today, after a year and a half break, a meeting of the Pridnestrovian and Moldovan expert (working) groups on legal, regulatory and documentary support for citizens was held in the videoconference format to discuss the current points of concern in this field.
In the course of the dialogue, the Pridnestrovian side reiterated its openness to setting up a mutually acceptable mechanism for the exchange of information between the civil registry authorities and the archival services in order to simplify procedures in the best interests of citizens.
