The MPs adopted a Statement on the withdrawal of the Russian troops from the territory of the Republic of Moldova by 61 votes. The Socialist MPs challenged the statement, saying this will affect the relations with the Russian Federation and the Transnistrian region as it is a geopolitical challenge. They left the assembly hall in protest, IPN reports.

The Statement was signed by the MPs of the PDM, PPEM, PLDM and PL and expresses the Parliament’s position on the continuous stay of Russian military troops in the Transnistrians region. It says that the strengthening of the presence of foreign troops on Moldova’s territory is a violation of the constitutional provisions, especially as regards the independence, sovereignty and neutrality of the state, and of the international law.

Parliament considers the keeping of the troops and a large volume of ammunition and military weapons on the left side of the Nistru is a constant threat to regional stability. It thus invites the mediators in the Transnistrian settlement process to initiate political discussions on the transformation of the current peacekeeping mission into a civil mission with international mandate.

The legislative body calls on the Russian Federation to complete the withdrawal of the troops and munitions from Moldova’s territory in accordance with the international law principles. It also calls upon the Government and the President to encourage by all ways possible the adoption of a resolution on the withdrawal of the illegal military forces from Moldova’s territory by the UN General Assembly.