Politics

They have agreed to implement a number of simultaneous measures aimed, first of all, at stabilising bilateral cooperation in the trade sphere

Diplomats discussed the current situation in the negotiation process between Pridnestrovie and the Republic of Moldova.

During the dialogue, special attention was paid to the current social and economic situation in the republic amid the global financial crisis and unilateral restrictions imposed by the neighboring countries

Among the other issues they discussed the question concerning the opening of the Pridnestrovie's representational office in Moscow

A parliamentary commission has been established to inquire into the suspension of excisable goods import from Ukraine

However, according to the Russian diplomat, the pause in the negotiation process has "lasted too long", and for the sides to return to a dialogue, Kishinev has to find a way out from the situation it has created

The next meeting of the Pridnestrovian and Moldovan chief negotiators may take place on 11 March

Issues concerning fright transportation by Pridnestrovie's railways were discussed by political agents from Moldova and PMR in Chisinau

The first in five months 1+1 format meeting took place in Kishinev

Pridnestrovian side is going to discuss the issues concerning railway communication and cooperation in the sphere of motor traffic, a problem of politically motivated criminal cases and also pressure exerted on Pridnestrovians at the Chisinau airport

According to the foreign minister, Pridnestrovie has sufficient instruments and mechanisms to protect its citizens' interests against criminal prosecution in Moldova

Supreme Council adopted a bill About the Status of the Capital of the PMR in the first reading

"The existing mechanism of the international negotiation process is in systemic crisis," said Vitaly Ignatyev

According to Pridnestrovie's acting foreign minister, the current situation requires active political and diplomatic methods