On November 19, 2024, Political Representatives from Pridnestrovie and the Republic of Moldova will meet at the OSCE Mission Office in Bendery by mutual agreement.
The agenda of the meeting includes a wide range of trade, economic, and banking issues, operation of Vehicle Registration Offices in Tiraspol and Rybnitsa, violations by Chisinau of human rights in Pridnestrovie, as well as the Pridnestrovian initiative to sign a Declaration on Peaceful Approaches to Settlement between Pridnestrovie and Moldova.
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.
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 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.
The Foreign Ministry hosted a meeting between PMR Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandr Stetsiuk and representatives of the International Organization for Migration.
As the diplomat underscored, a continuous open dialogue with the IOM and other UN family agencies is essential to promote their activities on the territory of Pridnestrovie.
The sides exchanged views on social and humanitarian project activities, including support for refugees from Ukraine, combating human trafficking and domestic violence, as well as aid to socially vulnerable groups.
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.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic lodges a strong protest against the false accusations and biased assessments set out in the text of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s resolution, which have nothing to do with the real situation in Pridnestrovie.
We have familiarized ourselves with the opinion of officials from the office of the political representative of the Republic of Moldova expressed in the media who described the Declaration of Commitment to peaceful methods of conflict settlement put forward by Pridnestrovie for signature as an allegedly “provocative” initiative.
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”.
