The PMR Supreme Council adopted a statement on the situation around Pridnestrovie

The deputies of the Supreme Council unanimously adopted a statement on the situation around Pridnestrovie.

The text of the statement was read out in the course of the plenary session by the vice-speaker, chairman of the Commission on Foreign Policy and International Relations Galina Antyufeeva.

“The Supreme Council of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic draws the attention of the world community to the explosive situation that has developed around Pridnestrovie. The leadership and deputies of the supreme representative and legislative body of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, expressing the will of the multinational people of Pridnestrovie, responsibly declare that the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic is an exceptionally peace-loving state, committed to the principles of neutrality and resolving all conflicts at the negotiating table. We have never nourished any aggressive plans against neighboring countries or other members of the international community.

Pridnestrovie in the entire history of its existence has not given a single reason to doubt our good neighborly intentions, openness to constructive and mutually respectful cooperation. Pridnestrovie has sheltered tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees on its territory and is ready to continue to provide all necessary assistance to people in a difficult situation despite the objective economic difficulties associated with the current situation.

The PMR Supreme Council firmly stands on the position of unwavering support for negotiation methods in the process of regulating relations with the Republic of Moldova, based on the opinion and will of the people. We also stand for a constructive dialogue with Ukraine, with which Pridnestrovie has broad historical, ethnic, economic and cultural ties.

Any statements by Ukrainian officials about the possibility of any aggressive actions both on the part of Pridnestrovie and on the part of Russian military personnel stationed on its territory are groundless.

Pridnestrovie firmly adheres to the principle of peaceful coexistence and does not conduct any military preparations.

The Supreme Council of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic calls on the leadership of the neighboring Republic of Moldova to abandon any plans to militarize their state, believing that their implementation does not contribute to building confidence on the part of Pridnestrovie and will not help ensure peace and stability on the banks of the Dniester.

The Supreme Council like the entire multinational people of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic being a supporter of peace and mutual understanding in this context calls on the leadership of neighboring states to realistically assess the situation, take a balanced approach, take into consideration the constructive position of Pridnestrovie, and prevent the escalation of tension in the common regional space

The PMR President Vadim Krasnoselsky attended the plenary session.

 “The statement of the Supreme Council is the opinion of the legislative and representative authorities of our state. You are chosen by the people, you express the will of the people. I am glad that this statement has been accepted. It's timely. I support you in your decision. I am convinced that the entire multinational Pridnestrovian people think the same way, think about peace and do not think about war - this is the main thing”, said Vadim Krasnoselsky.

The statement will be sent to the international participants in the negotiation process in the 5+2 format and published in print and electronic media.

Meeting of the Commission on Foreign Policy and International Relations took place a few hours before the plenary session. There is one issue on the agenda – a draft resolution on the statement of the Supreme Council of the PMR on the situation around Pridnestrovie.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic Vitaly Ignatiev took part in the meeting of the parliamentary commission. The PMR Foreign Minister singled out relations with the Republic of Moldova among the factors contributing to the growth of tension around Pridnestrovie. According to Vitaly Ignatiev, today the negotiation process at all levels is in a state of stagnation. Many problems because of this remain open. For example, the issue of the supply of medicines and certain types of food products has not yet been resolved. Another factor complicating the situation around Pridnestrovie is the actions and statements of the Ukrainian side.