A meeting of the commission for foreign policy and international relations was held at the PMR Supreme Council. The topic of discussion was the OSCE PA Resolution containing false information about the situation in the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic.
Today, the meeting of expert (working) groups on economic issues took place at the initiative of the Pridnestrovian side via videoconference.
The agenda of the meeting proposed by Pridnestrovie centered on new economic problems predicted in the light of Moldova’s destructive steps.
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandr Stetsiuk met with a delegation of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
Welcoming the guests, the PMR Deputy Foreign Minister emphasized the long-standing project activity of the UNDP marked by its practical focus, and stated Pridnestrovie’s willingness to continue cooperation.
In the course of the meeting, the interlocutors reviewed the results of the activities implemented by UNDP in Pridnestrovie during the first six months of the current year, and discussed plans for further work in 2024.
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandr Stetsiuk met with UN Peace and Development Advisor Kristin Jenssen and assistant for inclusion of vulnerable groups Laure Storne.
Opening the meeting, Alexandr Stetsiuk positively assessed the dynamics of cooperation with the UN and its relevant structures. In particular, the diplomat noted that a series of projects under the auspices of UN agencies are being implemented on the territory of Pridnestrovie, and the accumulated long-term experience of interaction makes it possible to identify promising areas for further cooperation.
Foreign Minister Vitaly Ignatiev met with Ambassador Thomas Mayr-Harting, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office to discuss the current standing within the negotiation process. Ambassador Kelly Keiderling, Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, also attended the meeting.
Today, a meeting of Expert (Working) Groups on Health Issues was held in the videoconference format. The discussion focused on the problem of importing medicines for health institutions and pharmaceutical companies in Pridnestrovie. The Pridnestrovian side claimed that relevant authorities of the Republic of Moldova still ban a number of cargoes with medicines purchased within the framework of the 2023 state tenders.
Vitaly Ignatiev participated in the international conference organized by the State University, dedicated to the launching of the political negotiation process, with a lecture: “A 30-year Experience of the Negotiation Process between the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic and the Republic of Moldova: Retrospective and Current Problems”.
The Foreign Ministry hosted a meeting of PMR Foreign Minister Vitaly Ignatiev with the head of the delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Doris El Doueihy.
Opening the dialogue, Vitaly Ignatiev informed the guests about the destructive actions of the Moldovan authorities with regard to the functioning of the healthcare system in Pridnestrovie. In particular, the politically motivated blockade of imports of medicines and medical equipment into the country is still in place.
The Foreign Ministry hosted a meeting of PMR Foreign Minister Vitaly Ignatiev with the British Ambassador. The diplomats continued the discussion started with the PMR President Vadim Krasnoselsky.
The Foreign Ministry hosted a meeting of PMR Foreign Minister Vitaly Ignatiev with EUBAM Head Slawomir Pichor.
The unjustified imposition of customs duties by Moldova on Pridnestrovian economic operators was the major topic.
The PMR Foreign Minister stressed that Moldova’s new restrictions resulted in double taxation and became an additional burden for Pridnestrovian business. He characterized the repressive measures by Moldova as an element of economic warfare.
The Foreign Ministry received a delegation of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
During the working discussion, the UNHCR representatives shared information on their current activities on the territory of Pridnestrovie. In particular, attention was paid to the implementation of several projects aimed at the protection and support of refugees. In this context, the sides discussed the prospects and parameters of bilateral cooperation this year.
At the end of the meeting, the sides agreed to keep working contacts on issues of mutual interest.
Today, the Foreign Ministry hosted the meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandr Stetsiuk and the IOM delegation headed by Programme Coordinator Margherita Vismara.
During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state of affairs in Pridnestrovie, as well as the external situation. Special attention was paid to the current activities of the OHCHR and its medium-term plans.
On 24 January 2024, a session of Expert (Working) Groups on Health Issues was held in the videoconference format. The Pridnestrovian side initiated it to discuss significant issues of public health protection. In particular, the parties touched upon the importing medicines for healthcare and prevention institutions and pharmaceutical chains in Pridnestrovie, as well as importing X-ray equipment necessary for prompt diagnosis of diseases, including tuberculosis.
Pridnestrovian Foreign Ministry hosted the working meeting between Minister Vitaly Ignatiev and Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of Abkhazia in the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic Alexander Vataman.
Today, on the initiative of the United Nations, a meeting between PMR Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandr Stetsiuk and a UN delegation headed by Peace and Development Advisor Kristin Jenssen was held at the Foreign Ministry.
The dialogue focused on the current situation in the negotiation process, as well as the difficulties in the foreign economic activity of Pridnestrovian enterprises resulting from the new customs duties imposed by Moldova on 1 January this year. Possible scenarios of further developments were considered.
Vitaly Ignatiev and Oleg Serebrian met at the Office of the OSCE Mission to Moldova in the presence of mediators and observers.
Opening the first meeting since 20 June last year, the PMR Foreign Minister criticized Moldova’s measures to claim customs duties from Pridnestrovian enterprises stressing the interest in maintaining conditions for peaceful dialogue. In that regard, approaches of the OSCE Head of Mission were supported who noted that fair communication reduces the risks of escalation.
