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.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PMR, Vitaly Ignatiev, gave an interview to the news agency RIA Novosti. He answered questions about the secret to the success of the peacekeeping operation on the Dniester, the obstacles hindering a “5+2” format meeting, the dangers of hate rhetoric towards the Pridnestrovians from Moldovan experts, journalists, and politicians. He also discussed the “neutrality” and militarization of Moldova, the current situation in Pridnestrovie amidst the ongoing humanitarian and energy crisis, and the relations with the Russian Federation.
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.
