Moldova called on the OSCE to assist the withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from Transnistria
Moldova insists on the withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria, said the head of Ministry of foreign Affairs and European integration Minister Natalia Gherman during the meeting with OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier during the 70th session of the UN General Assembly, informs the press service of the foreign Ministry of the Republic. "the head of Ministry urged to maintain the withdrawal of the Russian contingent in the priority of the OSCE mission in Chisinau and focused on the need for the implementation of the provisions of the Treaty on the free trade area with the European Union on the whole territory of the country" ? transmits the Republican MOLDOVAinform portal referring to the press service of the foreign Ministry of Moldova. in addition, Herman said the OSCE's important role in the Moldovan-Transnistrian settlement, told about the process of the negotiation process and expressed regret at the lack of dialogue in the format "5 2" ( (Russia, Ukraine, OSCE, EU, USA ? Moldova, Transnistria). Following the meeting was agreed about the visit of the OSCE Secretary General to Moldova before the end of the current year. In September 2014 the Minister of foreign Affairs of Moldova have called upon the Russian Federation from the rostrum of the UN General Assembly to withdraw peacekeepers from Transnistria. However, Moscow considers attempts by Moldova and Ukraine of the extrusion from Transnistria Russian peacekeepers unfriendly the shares, undermining the foundations of peacekeeping operations. Remember, Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR), about 60% of its citizens are Russians and Ukrainians, sought to secede from Moldova even before the destruction of the USSR. The formation of a sovereign country Transnistria was declared September 2, 1990 according to the results of referenda and meetings of Residents 1989-1990 years. Now the world in the field of support of peacekeeping forces. Tiraspol is seeking international recognition, Moldova offers Transnistrians autonomy from single countries.