On March 27, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs between PMR Foreign Minister Vitaly Ignatiev and Izabela Sylwia Hartmann, Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova.
During the dialogue, the diplomats reviewed the outcomes of several significant recent visits conducted under the auspices of the OSCE, in particular those by the Special Representative of the Chairperson-in-Office, Thomas Lenk, and the Vice-President of the Parliamentary Assembly, Kyriakos Hadjiyianni.
Today, a videoconference was held between experts from Pridnestrovie and the Republic of Moldova in the fields of phytosanitary and veterinary medicine.
Given the current trends associated with a significant rise in fuel prices, Pridnestrovian experts proposed exploring the possibility of importing into the republic the most affordable plant protection products – in terms of pricing – needed by agricultural producers during the current planting season. Pridnestrovie also proposed conducting a comparison of the current registries of veterinary drugs authorized for import.
A meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs between Minister of Foreign Affairs Vitaly Ignatiev and Thomas Lenk, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office. Izabela Sylwia Hartmann, Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, also participated in the discussion.
Today, as a continuation of the dialogue between the political representatives of Pridnestrovie and Moldova, an online meeting of the expert (working) groups on transport and road infrastructure development was held.
A key topic of the meeting was the need to reinstate, as provided for in the Protocol Decision of April 24, 2018, the eligibility for registration in the VROs of vehicles imported into Pridnestrovie after September 2018. The current agreement explicitly provides for such a mechanism, while car owners’ interest in this option continues to grow.
Following up on the discussion initiated during the meeting with PMR President Vadim Krasnoselsky, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted talks between Foreign Minister Vitaly Ignatiev and a delegation of heads of diplomatic missions, including Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium Evert Marechal, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark Soren Jensen, Ambassador of Ireland Myles Geiran, and Ambassador of Italy Giuseppe Maria Perricone.
Today, at the OSCE Mission office in Tiraspol, the first meeting between the chief negotiators from Pridnestrovie and Moldova took place after a long pause, in the presence of representatives of mediators and observers.
The Foreign Ministry hosted a meeting of the Minister Vitaly Ignatiev with the Head of the Official Representative Office of the Republic of South Ossetia in Pridnestrovie Vitaly Yankovsky.
Today, a meeting of expert (working) groups on economic issues was held at the OSCE Mission office in Bendery in the presence of mediators and observers.
The agenda included topics related to the unjustified imposition of customs duties on economic agents in Pridnestrovie and obstacles to the export operations of some Pridnestrovian enterprises.
It was noted that the restrictive measures imposed by the Republic of Moldova are one of the factors provoking inflationary processes in Pridnestrovie and negatively affecting the budget of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic.
Today, at the initiative of the Pridnestrovian side, the only meeting of expert (working) groups on health care issues this year took place at the OSCE Mission office in Bendery. It should be emphasised that Pridnestrovie had previously repeatedly proposed organising consultations at the expert level, but representatives of the Republic of Moldova did not confirm the possibility of holding them.
On December 9, the sixth meeting of the year between specialists from Pridnestrovie and Moldova on education issues was held via videoconference.
This issue is of paramount importance for Pridnestrovie, as it is directly related to ensuring and protecting the rights, interests, and opportunities of pupils, students, and graduates of educational institutions in the PMR, as well as to creating conditions for their successful education and further professional development.
Today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as part of ongoing systemic bilateral contacts, hosted a meeting between the Pridnestrovian Foreign Minister, Vitaly Ignatiev, and the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, Izabela Hartmann.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the meeting between Minister Vitaly Ignatiev and the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Representative Thomas Lenk. The Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, Isabella Hartmann, also took part in the meeting.
During the meeting, a wide range of pressing issues related to cooperation with the OSCE Mission team in Moldova were discussed, including freedom of movement, human rights, as well as the planning of joint projects and events.
The MFA representatives drew special attention to the problems faced by Pridnestrovian citizens at Chisinau airport. In particular, cases of pressure, aggressive behavior, and threats to personal security on the part of Moldovan law enforcement agencies were highlighted.
Today, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a meeting was held between PMR Foreign Minister Vitaly Ignatiev and Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova Izabela Hartmann.
During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the current state of the negotiation process. Vitaly Ignatiev noted the ongoing stagnation in the dialogue, characterized by the Republic of Moldova’s refusal to engage in systematic and substantive interaction with Pridnestrovie, as well as by Chisinau’s unilateral and destructive actions.
On August 25, another off-site consultative meeting of education experts from Pridnestrovie and Moldova was held in Rybnitsa.
The consultations focused on discussing the parameters of a technical assessment of the unfinished building located at 14 Gagarina Street in Rybnitsa, which is to be conducted to determine the feasibility of using the facility for educational purposes.
Today, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the PMR Foreign Minister, Vitaly Ignatiev, met the team of the OSCE Mission to the Republic of Moldova, headed by Kelly Keiderling.
During the dialogue, the interlocutors discussed certain outcomes of their joint work over the past three years, including specific issues that remain on the negotiating table, most of which the Mission has been actively assisting in resolving.
The Foreign Ministry held a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs Vitaly Ignatiev and the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Thomas Lenk.
This marks the fourth visit of the German diplomat to Pridnestrovie. Vitaly Ignatiev noted the active engagement of the OSCE CiO Special Representative and expressed the hope that this activity would align with the overall dynamics of the Moldova-Pridnestrovie settlement process.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PMR hosted a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs Vitaly Ignatiev and an OSCE delegation led by the Permanent Representatives of Switzerland and Germany, Raphael Nägeli and Susanne Schütz. The Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, Kelly Keiderling, also took part in the discussions.
Today, a videoconference was held between environmental experts from Pridnestrovie and the Republic of Moldova.
A wide range of issues was discussed, with the parties focusing primarily on the condition of the Dniester River ecosystem. In the context of the sustainable use of the river’s aquatic biological resources, the experts agreed to exchange hydrometeorological data in a timely manner in order to synchronize the fishing ban periods on the Dniester during the spawning season.
On June 12, an off-site meeting of the expert (working) groups on education was held in Rybnitsa, with the participation of representatives of mediators and observers in the negotiation process. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the issue related to the unfinished building located at 14 Gagarin Street.
