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.
The parade in Pridnestrovie is a manifestation of the spirit of independence and historical memory, a tribute to the achievements and heroism of the older generations, and to all our citizens who defended, at the cost of their lives, the right of the Pridnestrovian people to follow their own path of free and independent development. Cadets, military students, female service members, peacekeepers, and representatives of various agencies took part in the parade – all of this highlights the nationwide nature of the event, which unites generations and serves as a symbol of resilience, readiness to defend our interests, and confidence in the future of the united, multinational Pridnestrovian people.
Once again, we urge the official structures of the Republic of Moldova to stop intimidating the Moldovan people. There is no need to drag Pridnestrovie into your pre-election propaganda games. We remain open to constructive dialogue but will not tolerate the distortion of facts or attempts to discredit our statehood.
Yesterday’s nationwide celebration clearly demonstrated that the people of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic are confident, peace-loving, and committed to fostering mutually respectful and good-neighborly relations. Tens of thousands of the PMR residents, along with a large number of international tourists, including many from Moldova, took part in the festivities – proving that Chisinau’s destructive propaganda has no effect, as people have learned to distinguish truth from falsehood.
At the same time, Pridnestrovie expresses serious concern over the accelerated militarization of neighboring Moldova. Despite the neutrality enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, recent years have seen a significant buildup of its military capabilities. Over the past period, Moldova’s defense budget has nearly doubled, while there have been ongoing supplies and purchases of military equipment, personnel training, as well as regular joint exercises with NATO and EU member states. The Moldovan Minister of Defense has publicly boasted about receiving a batch of strike FPV drones and stated that the Moldovan army will acquire even more remote-piloted vehicle in the future. Such actions are alarming, particularly in the context of statements made by Moldovan authorities regarding a possible revision of the country’s neutral status and its “adaptation to new threats.” These destabilizing measures pose serious risks to regional stability.
Let us recall that on May 17, 2024, the Pridnestrovian political representative put forward a proposal for his Moldovan counterpart to sign a Declaration on Peaceful Approaches to Settlement. For almost a year and a half, the Moldovan side has not found the courage and responsibility to sign this agreement.
If Chisinau is genuinely concerned about peace and security, we would like to remind them that Pridnestrovie’s initiative remains open: we urge Moldova to promptly sign this document as a political and diplomatic guarantee of the non-use of force and an additional factor in maintaining peace.
The representatives of the Republic of Moldova must demonstrate their commitment to peace and constructive approaches in practice, refrain from provocative rhetoric, and return to a meaningful dialogue within the existing negotiation formats.
