http://old.ape.md/ 21.12.2024 en http://old.ape.md/ Copyright (c) 2024 http://old.ape.md/ http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=2335 On January 17-18, while paying an official visit to Moscow, Igor Dodon, the President of the Republic of Moldova, made a series of reprehensible statements, which are in conflict with the constitutional provisions, override the national interests, deepen the social division, jeopardize the economic security of the country, seriously tarnish the image of Moldova as a responsible partner, and create tensions in our relations with all the other strategic partners of the country, particularly EU, Romania, and Ukraine. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=2334 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=2322 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=2321 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=2029 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=2005 COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Luxembourg, 25 June 2013, 11472/13, PRESSE 290 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1967 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1934 "We take note of today's no-confidence vote of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and the dismissal of the Moldovan Government that ensues. This vote takes place as Moldova has made substantial progress in its visa liberalisation process and the completion of ambitious negotiations on an EU-Moldova Association Agreement is within sight. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1933 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1924 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1848 It may well be a historic challenge. What we need is goodwill backed by a well-balanced sense of self-interest. Our current negotiations show how similar the European Union and Moldova are in that respect. Can I therefore conclude with a reference to the Treaty on the European Union, whose Article 49 shows us the way forward: “Any European State which respects the European values and is committed to promoting them may apply to become a member of the Union.” http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1812 We have concluded negotiations with Ukraine but the signing of the Agreement will depend on Kiev’s commitment to the European values. I hope that by the 3rd Eastern Partnership Summit, which will take place next year, more of these Agreements will be concluded, notably with Moldova. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1780 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1779 The Visa-free Europe Coalition is calling upon the European Commission to propose progression of the Republic of Moldova to the second phase of the implementation of the Action Plan on Visa Liberalisation (APVL). http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1772 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1714 Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision 2012/170/CFSP amending Decision 2010/573/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova, Brussels, 8 June 2012. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1634 Twenty years of independence have demonstrated that the process of building the Moldovan state is extremely difficult and far from being fulfilled. The unsettled Transnistrian conflict, the rush for citizenship of other countries, the exodus of citizens are just some symptoms of failure to implement the Moldovan statehood project. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1633 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1537 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1313 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1304 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1265 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1264 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1236 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1218 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1192 United States Mission to the OSCE Response to Kalman Mizsei, EU Special Representative for the Republic of Moldova As delivered by Ambassador Ian Kelly to the Permanent Council, Vienna September 23, 2010 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1191 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1104 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1088 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1084 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1082 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1014 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=997 Washington, DC –Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Chief Executive Officer Daniel Yohannes and Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Iurie Leancă, today signed a five-year economic development agreement granting $262 million to Moldova for investment projects in irrigation infrastructure, high-value agricultural production, and road rehabilitation. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Prime Minister Vladimir Filat of Moldova presided at the signing held at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=996 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=993 It is my first visit in this beautiful country so much alike to Lithuania: by its size and by its historical background. We have a common history which dates back to medieval ages. Lithuanian and Moldovan knights Vytautas and Alexander the Good established trade and personal ties, signed cooperation treaties and even fought the common enemies. Back then Lithuania was building cultural and political bridges to Europe via Moldova. I am very pleased to say that Lithuania and Moldova have been close partners 700 years ago as well as today. I wish that it remains so for many years to come. Our values and our interests must unite us and I believe that you will agree with me if I say that our goal is a United Europe. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=954 The parties agreed to continue their efforts to bring the Republic of Moldova (hereafter referred to as Moldova) closer to the EU, acknowledging Moldova's European aspirations. They discussed the internal developments in Moldova and agreed on the importance of the ambitious reform-oriented agenda and of a stable political, social and economic situation in the country. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=952 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Project “Building Institutional Capacity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration”, has made a study on the Impact of the Regional Presidencies held by the Republic of Moldova during 2008-2009 years, managed by the international expert from Republic of Austria – Mr. Dietmar AIGNER. The evaluation process has ended with the presentation of the final Report within a meeting organized in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration on 16 December 2009. At the Meeting participated the representatives of over 20 ministries and sectoral institutions involved in the regional presidencies execution, as well as representatives of international donor community. In the beginning of the meeting, Mrs. Natalia GHERMAN, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, noted that the execution of the Presidencies on five consecutive regional organizations and initiatives has been a part of the European aspirations of our country and a specific objective of EU - Republic of Moldova Action Plan. The cooperation and interdependence on regional level is a useful exercise to participate in promoting the interests and European aspirations of our country. In the same time the active involvement in the Central and South-Eastern European processes has scored a significant advancement towards the valorification of the alignment objective to the values, principles and European standards. The international Expert appreciated the professionalism and effective contribution of the local officials involved in the exercise of regional mandates, both in the MFA as well as the relevant sectoral institutions. He also highlighted the limited capacity to absorb the funds available for Moldovan institutions and the lack of a strategic framework on implementation of the long term objectives. It was also made an inventory of actions to be taken at the central administration authorities in order to benefit from opportunities offered by regional cooperation. At the same time, experience so far shows that a number of political, economical, security and cultural issues can be better approached and settled in a relatively homogeneous framework, where there is certain cohesion and a common development experience. In this regard, the regions can provide the adequate framework to establish an effective mechanism of cooperation. The international donors have appreciated the work done in these years, its effectiveness and relevance, which leaded to some short-term visible results, noting the need to promote a medium-term strategies that will contribute both to strengthening cooperation in the region and inter-European connection broadening the geographical cooperation area towards the wider Black Sea region. Also, donor community representatives reiterated their intention to further support our state in accomplishing its declared objectives and aspirations. During 2008-2009, the Republic of Moldova has exercised the Presidencies in five consecutive regional organizations and initiatives: South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), Central European Initiative (CEI), Multinational Advisory Group (MAG) of the Centre for Security Cooperation - RACVIAC (MAG RACVIAC), South East European Health Network (SEEHN) and regional arrangements CEFTA (Central European Free Trade Agreement). http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=951 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=912 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=787 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=766 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=759 Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry released the following statement today in response to the historic election in the Republic of Moldova that may ultimately result in the unseating of the last governing Communist Party in the former Soviet Union http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=749 In order to send a clear signal of support for democratic tendencies and proeuropean attitude demonstrated by the Moldovan society as well as the political class, prior to the elections on 29 July 2009, Radosław SIKORSKI, the Polish Minister for Foreign Affairs is to undertake mission to the Republic of Moldova on 24 July 2009. This mission has been given full consent from the EU Swedish Presidency and the Greek OSCE chairmanship. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=717 U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), Chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission), made the following statement on the upcoming repeated elections in Moldova http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=680 "The Council recalls its strong commitment to further deepening the relationship between the EU and the Republic of Moldova, on the basis of shared values and principles. The Eastern Partnership, launched in Prague on 7 May as a specific Eastern dimension of the ENP,provides a new, ambitious framework for taking the EU-Republic of Moldova relationship to a new level. The Council is committed to enhancing EU support for further political and economic reforms in the Republic of Moldova, aimed in particular at strengthening democracy and good governance, the rule of law, freedom of the media and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. The Council welcomes in this context the Commission's intention to launch a comprehensive package for democracy support in the Republic of Moldova. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=668 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=661 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=643 European Parliament resolution of 7 May 2009 on the situation in the Republic of Moldova The European Parliament ,–   having regard to its previous resolutions on the Republic of Moldova, in particular that of 24 February 2005 on the parliamentary elections in Moldova(1) , as http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=625 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=611 Expressing our concern regarding the worsening social and political situation after April 5, 2009’ parliamentary elections and, being worried that inadequate interpretations of these events serve as justification for decisions and actions that threaten to further polarize the Moldovan society, we declare: http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=609 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=586 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=585 Promoting stability, good governance and economic development in its Eastern neighbourhood is of strategic importance for the European Union. The EU therefore has a strong interest in developing an increasingly close relationship with its Eastern partners, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. The European Union's proposal for an ambitious Eastern Partnership to be established with these countries serves this objective. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=544 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=492 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=477 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=476 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=432 We call once again on all involved actors to engage actively in the discussions for the substitution of the military contingents in the Security Zone by a multinational civil mission under an international mandate. We reiterate our position concerning the full, early and unconditional withdrawal of the all military forces and ammunition of the Russian Federation from the territory of the Republic of Moldova in compliance with the obligations undertaken in the framework of the OSCE Summits. This will provide the necessary ground for the ratification by the Republic of Moldova of the Adapted CFE Treaty. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=416 We fully share the concerns expressed by our colleagues about the critical situation of the Adapted CFE Treaty which we all consider it as a cornerstone of the European security. Withdrawal of the Russian military forces and ammunition from Moldova, in compliance with the obligations undertaken in the framework of the OSCE Summits, must take place unconditionally, completely and transparently. We highly appreciate the continued engagement of OSCE Member States that have contributed to the OSCE’s Voluntary Fund for Moldova to support the withdrawal process. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=366 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=338 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=328 Perhaps, these commonalities explain the affinity between the United States and Moldova, and provide a basis for America’s continued interest in the future of Moldova. Perhaps, they explain why Americans, both through our government and as private citizens, maintain partnerships and friendships with the Moldovan people and support your progress along the path of democratic development. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=317 http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=299 The armed conflict between Russia and Georgia has produced a major political-military crisis capable of generating profound transformations in the system of international relations. Rapid and fundamental degradation of institutional cooperation mechanisms and relations between Russia, on the one part, and the European Union and NATO, on the other, marks the beginning of a new period of confrontation, with serious implications for regional security and stability. The Georgian crisis threatens stability of many post-Soviet countries that Russia unilaterally perceives as being part of its paramount sphere of interests. These countries face separatist conflicts that have been initiated and supported politically, economically and militarily by the Russian Federation. The armed conflict between Georgia and Russia has clearly demonstrated the role of Russia as a party in these conflicts and highlighted the limitations of the existing system for ensuring stability in the frozen conflict zones. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=298 With respect to Moldova in 2008, the absence of a solution to the Transnistrian question will be better than a bad solution that cripples the country\'s chances for reform and integration into Europe as a whole. For any settlement to succeed, Russia must be a part - but so must the rest of Europe and the North Atlantic community, i.e. the EU and US. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=297 Thank you for the possibility to share my views about the democracy in Moldova, as well as for the concern that the Commission shows for my country. I hope this extremely encouraging attitude continues and the Commission will organize a hearing on Moldovan matters ahead of 2009 elections. I would also like to thank the Moldova Foundation based in Washington for assisting me in attending this session. I do not intend to speak about the comparative successes of the current Government versus existing problems, as the Government has the opportunity to promote its point of view extensively through the existing network of official visits and meetings. The civil society has fewer possibilities. Therefore I will go to the point and focus mainly on those concrete shortcomings that present a serious concern for democracy in Moldova. http://old.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=296 It is an honor and a privilege to appear before you today to discuss the issues related to democracy development in my country the Republic of Moldova fro mthe perspective of approaching 2009 parliamentary elections and taking into consideration the changing geopolitical environment in the East of Europe caused by the recent Georgia crisis that has a direct impact on the settlement of the so called \"frozen conflcts\" in the ex-Soviet space.