A foresight session was held in Moscow, organized by the National Research Institute for Communications Development (NRCD). Experts discussed issues of the cultural, legal, and political identity of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, as well as the prospects for the republic’s development in the context of the Russian civilizational project.
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.
We draw attention to the numerous and egregious violations of the rights and freedoms of the residents of Pridnestrovie holding secondary Moldovan citizenship widely documented throughout the parliamentary election day in the Republic of Moldova.
Even before the start of the voting, the authorities of neighboring Moldova took measures to deliberately restrict the participation of Pridnestrovian residents by drastically reducing the number of polling stations and relocating some of them to settlements geographically remote from Pridnestrovie.
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, Shevchenko Pridnestrovian State University hosted an International Academic and Practical Conference on the topic “Pridnestrovian Statehood: History and Modernity,” dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the founding of the republic. The event was organized by the PMR Foreign Ministry and SPSU.
We have taken note of the provocative statements made by the office of the Moldovan political representative in connection with the celebrations and parade dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic.
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.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pridnestrovie took note of the accusatory remarks made by the President of neighboring Moldova, which lack any factual basis.
It is evident that the pre-election context is quite challenging for the authorities of the Republic of Moldova, which explains their increased focus on electoral propaganda.
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.
A new stage in the work of the Council of Young Diplomats of the PMR Foreign Ministry has officially begun.
During the meeting, the Council members discussed the priorities for joint work through the end of the current year and exchanged views on the Council’s development in the near future.
The Council was established to serve as a platform for engaging youth in the field of international relations, facilitating the exchange of experience, and implementing educational and cultural projects related to foreign policy issues.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a meeting between Minister Vitaly Ignatiev and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Moldova, Margret Uebber. The diplomat had previously visited Pridnestrovie, this is the second and final visit in her current designation.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vitaly Ignatiev held a meeting with the Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of Abkhazia in Pridnestrovie, Alexander Vataman.
During the conversation, Alexander Vataman conveyed warm wishes and words of gratitude on behalf of the leadership of the Republic of Abkhazia to the Pridnestrovian authorities for their constructive cooperation and efforts to strengthen the partnership between the two countries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a meeting between Foreign Minister Vitaly Ignatiev and a delegation of permanent representatives of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) to the OSCE. The discussion was attended by diplomats from Denmark, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Estonia, as well as the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, Kelly Keiderling.
The PMR Foreign Minister gave a wide-ranging interview to the Hungarian online publication Mandiner. He outlined in detail the key geopolitical challenges for the republic, the ongoing impact of the conflict in Ukraine, and Moldova’s actions in energy and economy. He also spoke about Tiraspol’s position on European integration, its dialogue with Chisinau and the future of Pridnestrovie.
