The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PMR answered the questions of the First Pridnestrovian TV Channel. Journalists spotlighted on the situation within the negotiation process between Pridnestrovie and the Republic of Moldova.
The PMR’s Foreign Minister Vitaly Ignatiev gave an interview to Mr. Eiki Berg, Tartu University Professor (Estonia), and his colleague Kristel Vits. The scientists showed interest in a wide range of topics, including the Pridnestrovian trade with the EU, certain aspects of relations with the Republic of Moldova and geopolitical context of the Moldovan-Pridnestrovian settlement process. Political and legal prerequisites for the Pridnestrovian state formation were also part of discussion.
Press Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PMR commented on the publication of some statements by the representatives of the Republic of Moldova on the Moldovan-Pridnestrovian settlement.
Lately it seems that the relations between Kishinev and Tiraspol are deadlocked. Indeed, there was Berlin. More precisely it was another round of negotiations in the 5+2 format held on June 2-3. It was a breakthrough after a lull. Certainly, it was all thanks to the efforts of Russia and Germany which is chairing the OSCE. The meeting resulted in signing of a protocol, drafted by the Russian delegation, with a variety of items that meet interests of ordinary citizens. What is the Pridnestrovian side assessment of the current stage of relations?
The acting Foreign Minister, Vitaly Ignatiev, has commented to Novosti Pridnestrovya on the work of the “Permanent Conference on Political Issues...”, also known as the 5+2 format, which has resumed after a long pause.
NP: Mr. Ignatiev,on 2 and 3 June you took part in a 5+2 format round of negotiations, how could you characterize its results?
The Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic - the state formation with difficult plight. Besides the delicate balanceof relations withKishinev and Moscow, the situation in neighbouring Ukraine has to be taken into account. Both unionists dreaming aboutentering intoRomania and Kiev’s nationalists bear a grudge againstthe distinctive enclaveof the Russian world.
“The view is widely held in Russia that the Pridnestrovian conflict is frozen, the situation does not change,there's no hurry. In fact, the situation is rapidly regressing, Moldavia and Ukraine are actively drifting toward the West, while dealing a blow by blow to Pridnestrovie, head of the Foreign Ministry of Pridnestrovie Vitaly Ignatiev told about it to the VZGLYAD newspaper (the “View”). According to him, such actions fit into the logic of “hybrid wars”.
The interview with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PMR Vitaly Ignatiev under the title “Defending the interests of the state” was published in the new issue of the newspaper “Trudovoi Tiraspol” (Labor Tiraspol). Here is the full text of the interview.
The Head of the PMR Foreign Ministry thinks that Pridnestrovie is at the front line, in the truest sense of the word.
Commander, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, U.S. Air Forces General Philip M. Breedlove is visiting Moldova between 23 and 24 March.
It is known that during the two-day visit Breedlove will meet with Moldovan President and Minister of Defence, will visit Bulboaka National Military Training Center which is being renovated with US support.
Press service of the PMR Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented to the Vzglyad newspaper reporter on another “plan” to join Moldova with Romania published in media. Here is the full text of the comment:
“It should be noted that this kind of projects appear not for the first time. However, as experts note, this rhetoric has seemed to be increasingly evident in recent months in the public information field of the RM against the background of the protracted internal political crisis in the neighbouring country.
“Of particular concern is the decision of Moldova and Ukraine to organize joint customs and border control on the border of Pridnestrovie,” said Vitaly Ignatiev.
Deputy Foreign Minister of the PMR Dmitry Palamarchuk gave an exclusive interview to the Novosti Pridnestrovya News Agency
- The Moldovan side refused to hold the previously announced and, as it seemed, agreed meeting of representatives on political issues in Tiraspol. Whatisthereasonforthisdecision?
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PMR told about it during his speech at the expanded session of the reporting collegium of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PMR, arranged to coincide with the celebration of the Day of the Worker of the Diplomatic Service.
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PMR Vitaly Ignatiev told about it during a special interview to the Russia 24 TV Channel, commenting on the strengthening of the blockade measures against Pridnestrovie from neighbouring countries
The head of the Pridnestrovian diplomacy in an interview with Pervy Pridnestrovsky TV Channel expressed hope for a speedy resolution of the situation in the field of freedom of movement of citizens of the PMR and urged people not to succumb to the attempts of psychological pressure and provocations by members of the Border Police of the Republic of Moldova.
Answer by the PMR Acting Foreign Minister to the question from the correspondent of Novosti Pridnestrovya News Agency about foreign policy results of the passing year
