Nicolae Timofti voiced concern about cases of violation of human rights in the Transnistrian region, which is out of the Moldovan constitutional authorities’ control. „The rights of citizens to free movement, fair justice are infringed in the Transnistrian region, as well as the right of Moldovan citizens to learn in the Romanian language,” Timofti said.
The president informed the foreign diplomats on the European integration process of Moldova and its modernisation reforms. The talks were focused also on the complicated situation in the region where Moldova is positioned.
Nicolae Timofti expressed belief that, despite external pressures that aimed at diverting Moldova from its European agenda, Moldova would sign the Association Agreement with the European Union in 2014.
Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard said his visit to Chisinau was a gesture of solidarity with Moldova in the current tense regional context.
"The implementation of technical assistance projects provided by FAO will create new jobs for the rural population and increase the agricultural products’ competitiveness on foreign markets," said Nicolae Timofti.
„The army must become a modern and credible force, endowed with up-to-date and modern equipment, and trained in line with modern standards,” Timofti said.
„The present five-plus-two negotiations format on the Transnistrian conflict settlement proved to be inefficient. I believe that it is desirable to reflect on the possibility to make more efficient the talks,” Timofti said.
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