On February 19, 2016 a meeting of RISS leadership with the PMR delegation, which is on a working visit to the capital of the Russian Federation was held at the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies. Taking part in the meeting was Director of the Institute Leonid Reshetnikov, RISS Deputy Director Tamara Guzenkova, RISS Dniester-Prut Center Director Sergey Mokshantsev, and RISS DPC Deputy Director Vasily Kashirin. The Pridnestrovian delegation included First Deputy Chairman of the PMR Government Alevtina Slinchenko, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PMR Vitaly Ignatiev, as well as Co-Chairman of the Joint Control Commission from Pridnestrovie, deputy of the PMR Supreme Council Oleg Belyakov.
The meeting discussed a wide range of issues related to the current situation in Pridnestrovie, including in the context of current challenges and threats faced by the republic in connection with the growing external pressure from the neighbouring states. The participants also exchanged views on bilateral cooperation in several areas of mutual interest. Particular attention was paid to the prospects of realization of joint projects in scientific-expert and information sphere.
