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Andrei STRATAN

lines on the record: 56
first: 2004-09-24
most recent: 2008-09-24
sittings or episodes: 4
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“I would like to reiterate the attachment of the Republic of Moldova to the ideals of the United Nations and its commitment to continuously cooperate 08-53135 8 with Member States towards achieving the important objectives of the Organization.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We highly appreciate the constructive cooperation with the EU in that process and continue to rely on the assistance of its member States in ensuring development and the gradual integration of our country into the European Union. At the same time, we rely on the support and the opportunities offered by the United Nations and Member States with a view to promoting the political, social and economic policies of the country and its European integration aspirations and to ensuring settlement of the Transdniestrian conflict, withdrawal of foreign military troops and accomplishment of the development priorities of the country.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We consider that the high-level meeting on the Millennium Development Goals held on 25 September and the organization of annual meetings on monitoring the engagement and implementation of those goals constitute new and important opportunities for implementing the achievement of all internationally accepted development objectives. Their implementation is still possible in the majority of countries if consolidated actions directed towards concrete results are established and continuously sustained and developed until the year 2015. The progress achieved with the support of the European Union (EU) in the implementation of the Moldova-EU Action Plan and in conforming the national standards to the European standards has opened new opportunities for the advancement of Moldovan-European relations.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The Republic of Moldova fully supports the activity of the High-Level Task Force on the Global Food Security Crisis, established and headed by the Secretary-General. Development and implementation of a comprehensive plan for food security, in cooperation with relevant United Nations agencies and the Bretton Woods institutions, would constitute an important step for overcoming the food crisis. The Government of the Republic of Moldova is undertaking concrete action with a view to reducing the impact of the food crisis on the situation in the country. At present, a national agriculture and food security programme is being developed.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“Global warming and its effects, including natural disasters and food and energy crises, have become major threats for the global population and for international security. After the terrible drought of last year — the consequences of which we are still overcoming — the Republic of Moldova was hit this summer by the most serious floods of the last two centuries, which affected over 10,000 hectares of agricultural and private lands, destroyed hundreds of houses and other buildings and caused damages exceeding $120 million. We would like to express our gratitude for the assistance provided by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs by other specialized institutions, including the United Nations Development Programme and UNICEF, and by Member States to alleviate the consequences of the floods.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The Republic of Moldova will further undertake all possible steps for contributing to United Nations actions in consolidating international legislation in the field of countering international terrorism, especially in view of the finalizing of the development and adoption of the comprehensive convention on international terrorism and organization of the high-level conference on terrorism under United Nations auspices. We consider that in the framework of those activities, increased attention should be given to the issues related to fighting terrorism that is fuelled by separatist tendencies that affect States’ sovereignty and territorial integrity. Climate change is an inherent challenge for sustainable development.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The Assembly’s review meeting to assess the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy, on 4 September 2008, emphasized both the progress registered by the United Nations and its Member States during the last years and the deficiencies in the fight against international terrorism. In that context, I would like to reaffirm that as a party to 13 international conventions and other, regional and bilateral treaties in that field, the Government of the Republic of Moldova continues to take concrete steps in fighting terrorism in accordance with the provisions of those instruments, relevant Security Council resolutions and national documents, including the National Strategy for Preventing and Fighting Money- Laundering and Terrorism Funding.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“At the same time, the activities of the European Union Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine (EUBAM) and its close cooperation with the relevant institutions in charge of border management in both States have contributed to increased security and transparency at the border, which creates a more favourable atmosphere for settlement of the Transdniestrian conflict. At present our efforts, as well as those of mediators and observers, are directed to 7 08-53135 resuming negotiations in the Five plus two format with a view to a final resolution of that conflict.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“A strategy for conflict resolution based on a complex approach consisting of packaged proposals for all conflict-related issues — political, economic, social and humanitarian — has been adopted. It envisages a special legal status for the Transdniestrian region that includes respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova, consolidation of the neutrality status, withdrawal of foreign troops from the country’s territory and recognition of ownership rights and firm guarantees for the population.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“In the specific case of the Transdniestrian conflict, the Republic of Moldova acted and continues to act in accordance with the law on basic provisions of the special legal status of the localities on the left bank of the Nistru River which was adopted unanimously on 22 July 2005 and which provides for resolution of the Transdniestrian conflict by political means only. Believing that demilitarization and democratization of the Transdniestrian region are essential to a viable resolution of the conflict, the President of the Republic of Moldova has advanced a number of initiatives on security for and confidence- building between both banks of the Nistru River.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The events that occurred in South Ossetia, Georgia, have proved once again that frozen conflicts generate instability and threaten regional and international security. The Republic of Moldova subscribed to the European Union (EU) declaration regarding the degradation of the situation in South Ossetia, delivered at the extraordinary meeting of the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe on 8 August 2008, and calls for the full implementation of the peace plan mediated under the French presidency of the EU. At the same time, categorically rejecting all methods of settlement by force, including those used to ensure territorial integrity, the Moldovan Government does not consider that international recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia will stabilize the situation.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We support strengthening the coordinating role of the Economic and Social Council in developing global economic and social policies, promoting dialogue and intensifying cooperation with international financial, economic and trade institutions and Governments in attaining the Millennium Development Goals, as well as the Council’s involvement in addressing humanitarian crisis situations and issues related to post-conflict reconstruction. The decision to launch intergovernmental negotiations will bring a new impetus to Security Council reform and will stimulate and increase the efficiency of United Nations activities in the field of international security and peacekeeping, including through developing cooperation with regional organizations and Member States in identifying solutions to conflicts in different parts of the world.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate His Excellency Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann on his election to the high and responsible position of the President of the General Assembly at its sixty-third session and to pledge our full support and assistance as Vice-President of the General Assembly. Our world is facing major problems and challenges that demand a strengthened and revitalized Organization capable of addressing global issues. From that perspective, the Republic of Moldova fully supports the United Nations reform process in accordance with the main directions reflected in the final document of the 2005 World Summit (resolution 60/)1, subsequent initiatives of the Secretary-General and resolutions adopted on key aspects of the reform of the Organization’s structures and management.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“In that respect, we welcome the decision of the General Assembly to maintain in the agenda of the current session item 16, entitled Protracted conflicts in the GUAM area and their implications for international peace, security and development, and the increased attention it is paying to the issue. I would like in conclusion to reaffirm the will of the State I represent to cooperate in and actively contribute to the common efforts of Member States to strengthen the United Nations as the Organization that holds the key role in peacekeeping, security and sustainable development.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“The Republic of Moldova presented its candidature for the current year’s elections to the Economic and Social Council, and I take this opportunity to thank all the Member States that granted us their trust. The Republic of Moldova has constantly supported the maintenance and consolidation of the Organization’s role in resolving crisis and conflict situations, aiding in post-conflict construction and providing humanitarian assistance to affected zones in various parts of the world, especially to the zones affected by conflicts, including the GUAM region.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“In the context of United Nations consolidation, the Republic of Moldova supports the adoption of decisions necessary for the revitalization of the General Assembly, reform of the Security Council and the strengthening of the Economic and Social Council. In that respect, we consider that the Security Council needs to be extended in both permanent and non- permanent categories, as a result of which the Eastern European Group would be offered an additional non-permanent seat. We welcome the adoption of resolution 61/16, on the strengthening of the Economic and Social Council, the major body for coordinating the economic and social activities of the United Nations.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Today, I have to state regretfully that the negotiations process suspended since April 2006 because of the rigid and non- constructive position of separatist leaders supported from outside Moldova could not be restarted, in spite of our constant efforts. That serves as a screen for promoting some political and mafia interests foreign to the people of the region. Continuous violations of fundamental human rights in the Transdniestrian region and the inefficiency of the existing peacekeeping mechanism make imperative the need to transform that mechanism into a multinational civil mission with an international mandate.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“I wish to reiterate on this occasion the position of the Republic of Moldova that the withdrawal of the Russian troops that remain on Moldovan territory against our will, in conformity with the obligations assumed by the Russian Federation in 1999 in Istanbul, would create the necessary conditions for ratifying and applying the adapted CFE Treaty. The Transdniestrian conflict remains a continuous obstacle to promoting reforms and ensuring the social and economic development of our country. A year ago, speaking in the Assembly, we addressed in great detail the problems related to the conflict and expressed hope for a final sustainable solution.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“I wish to assure members that our delegation will participate actively in coordinating the negotiating process in the Sixth Committee of the General Assembly. The United Nations has represented for decades the proper forum for tackling varied problems related to disarmament and non-proliferation. The Republic of Moldova welcomes the new approach to controlling small arms and light weapons and in that context we are in favour of a new agreement in the area of arms sales. We support the international community’s efforts aimed at establishing an efficient security system and arms control system and remain a faithful supporter of implementing the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE).”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“One example of this is our joining the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. Internally, the Government has undertaken a series of concrete actions towards fighting terrorism by adopting its national strategy for preventing and fighting money-laundering and terrorism financing, as well as by implementing relevant resolutions of the Security Council. We see in the present session of the General Assembly an opportunity to finalize the draft of a comprehensive convention on international terrorism aimed at reaching an international consensus on a normative framework in that area. Heightened attention must be given to the fight against terrorism nourished by separatist tendencies that affect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“We highly appreciate the United Nations institutions, first and foremost the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme, and all Member States which immediately answered our request for help. We continue to count on such aid in mitigating the consequences of the drought. Under these circumstances, we favour the adoption of a new international agreement in this area, and we hope that the next session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change will be able to negotiate new arrangements for moving beyond the Kyoto Protocol. Terrorism remains a major threat to the internal security of countries and to international security. In that regard, the Republic of Moldova wholeheartedly supports United Nations efforts in fighting terrorism.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“In that vein, we hope that the recommendations in the areas of development contained in the report of the Secretary- General’s High-level Panel on United Nations System- wide Coherence (A/61/583) will help us overcome the fragmentation of the United Nations so that the system can deliver as one, in partnership with all Member States. The high-level event organized under the auspices of the Secretary-General that preceded the general debates drew attention to climate change, whose fatal effects have been experienced all over the world. We know about that very well as, this summer, our country suffered the worst drought in 60 years.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“As a State Member of the United Nations, the Republic of Moldova has demonstrated faithfulness to the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter by totally supporting the objectives of the Organization and sharing its responsibilities. The globalization process is occurring everywhere and is of concern to all of us. As members know, those issues are addressed in the Millennium Declaration (resolution 55/2). In our opinion, the present level of aid is not sufficient; the identification of innovative sources of financing and an increase in the effectiveness of existing aid are imperative.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“I would like, first of all, to join the speakers who have already addressed this Assembly in congratulating Mr. Kerim on his election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty- second session. It also gives me great pleasure to welcome the appointment of Mr. Ban Ki-moon as Secretary-General and to acknowledge the distinct manner in which he has started his activities, as well as his tireless efforts to breathe a new dynamism into the United Nations with the purpose of optimizing its functioning. The present session is especially meaningful for the Republic of Moldova, marking the fifteenth anniversary of its having joined the United Nations family.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“We are fully committed to the idea of integrating into the system of political, economic and social values of the European Union’s family. We hope that the successful implementation of the European Union-Moldova Action Plan will open up for us the possibility of elevating contractual relations with the European Union to a new level. In conclusion, I voice our hope that the proceedings of the General Assembly at its sixty-first session will be conducted in a spirit of solidarity and with a realistic and constructive approach to the complex issues confronting the world today. The delegation of the Republic of Moldova is committed to contributing, alongside other Member States, to the fulfilment of the lofty goals of the United Nations.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Monitoring of the military-industrial enterprises in the eastern region of the Republic of Moldova is long overdue. This year the Republic of Moldova celebrates the fifteenth anniversary of its independence. During these 15 years, as a Member State of the United Nations, we have fully shared the common values, responsibilities, achievements and setbacks of the Organization. Nevertheless, we laid the foundations for a democratic society where basic human rights and the rights of national minorities are fully respected. The main achievement has been the consolidation of the Republic of Moldova as a peace-loving, independent European country. The Republic of Moldova has irreversibly chosen the way of European integration as a strategic objective of its foreign policy.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“The inefficiency of the current peacekeeping mechanism dictates the need for its transformation into a multinational peacekeeping mission with an international mandate. We welcome certain proposals made in this sense, and are ready to tackle this issue, in a result-oriented manner, without delay. With regard to the military aspect, I should reiterate our concern and deep regret that the Russian Federation has not yet fulfilled its Istanbul commitments. The complete implementation of these decisions will facilitate the process for the entering into force of the adapted Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe. We also underline the need for an early international inspection of depots with ammunition in the Transdniestrian region.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“We take this opportunity to inform the Assembly that on 17 September the separatist Transdniestrian regime held a so-called referendum on the region’s future. We condemn this pseudo-referendum, which flagrantly infringes the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, undermines the country’s territorial integrity and defies democratic values and standards. The Republic of Moldova is grateful to the mediators and observers of the negotiation process — the European Union, the United States of America, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and Ukraine — for their resolute position on non-recognition of that farce. We continue to be concerned about the tensions in the security zone.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“In the same vein, conditions have been created to bring the activities of Transdniestrian companies within the legal framework of the country through their registration with the relevant constitutional authorities, which should allow those companies to benefit fully from the trade preferences Moldova has with its partners, including the European Union. That has been possible due to a joint commitment of the Moldovan and Ukrainian authorities to secure our common border. The deployment on the ground of the European Union Border Assistance Mission facilitated cooperation between the relevant Moldovan and Ukrainian services aimed at establishing a single customs regime and efficiently controlling the frontier. We are confident that this trilateral interaction will contribute to settling the Transdniestrian problem.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Thus, on 22 July 2005, the Moldovan Parliament adopted the Law on Fundamental Regulations of the Special Legal Status of Settlements 3 06-53609 on the Left Bank of the River Nistru. This law grants Transdniestria the right to solve, independently, problems related to legal, social and economic development, while complying with the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Moldova. Moreover, the law grants the Transdniestrian region the right to have its own legislative and executive bodies, as well as more official languages.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“The region’s democratization and demilitarization are indispensable conditions for progress in the settlement process. We have a sound road map for settling the conflict, the Ukrainian plan, together with the documents approved by the Moldovan Parliament in the summer of 2005. It is important that the negotiations resume as soon as possible, without any preconditions. The calls for such negotiations are strongly supported by the Republic of Moldova. Although little progress was achieved in the four rounds of the “5+2” negotiations, we believe it is crucial to hold talks rather than to preserve the status quo. With a view to advancing the settlement process, the Moldovan authorities have taken a number of complementary actions.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“The process of military build-up in Transdniestria is conducted vigorously by the separatist leaders, despite steady efforts by Moldova to reduce its military forces and to settle the political conflict exclusively through peaceful means, without giving up its status of permanent neutrality. The Moldovan authorities are determined to find a political solution to the Transdniestrian conflict based on respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. This regional security problem should be resolved through negotiations, with the participation of key actors in the “5+2” format. The end goal of negotiations should be the drafting of a special legal status for the Transdniestrian region within the Republic of Moldova.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“It should be emphasized here that the territory controlled by the separatists is one of the few regions of its kind in the world, one where political parties and non-governmental organizations opposed to the separatist regime are prohibited; where freedom of the mass media and of opinion is non-existent; and where other fundamental freedoms, especially those of the native Moldovan population, are systematically violated. Moreover, various types of conventional weapons, including those prohibited or restricted by the relevant international arms control regimes, continue to be manufactured illegally in the region.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“These conditions include the functioning of many schools based on the languages of minorities, as well as the broad use of Russian as the language of inter-ethnic communication. The satisfactory resolution of the Gagauz issue by granting special status to the region concerned is one of the greatest achievements of Moldova’s national policy. It offers a unique example in post-cold-war Europe of an internal conflict settled successfully by political means. These developments, against the backdrop of the lack of democracy and growing criticism by the international community of the totalitarian Transdniestrian regime of Tiraspol, have convinced the separatist leaders to cease the political exploitation of cultural and linguistic factors within the negotiation process.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Unlike other internal conflicts generated and fostered by ethnic and religious antagonisms, it has a purely political character. The similarity of the ethnic structure of the population on both sides of the Dniestr river speaks for itself in this regard and cannot be denied. Over the years the Moldovan authorities have put in place specific policies aimed at ensuring full respect for the human rights of ethnic minorities, in accordance with the highest international standards. International organizations dealing with human rights issues have repeatedly attested that in the Republic of Moldova all the conditions for the preservation of the cultural and linguistic identities of ethnic minorities have been created.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“We believe that bringing the matter to the international community through the General Assembly will facilitate the resolution of conflicts in Azerbaijan, Georgia and the Republic of Moldova, and will not, as some fear, undermine the existing mechanisms to negotiate settlement of these conflicts. In this context, I should like to express on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Moldova deep gratitude to those countries that have supported our initiative. The Transdniestrian conflict is first and foremost a product of geopolitical interests and designs. It was unleashed with external support immediately after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the declaration of independence and sovereignty by the Republic of Moldova.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“From this perspective, we are delighted that the General Assembly, despite opposition from some Member States, agreed to include in the agenda of this session a new item, item 27, proposed by Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova — 06-53609 2 GUAM: “Protracted conflicts in the GUAM area and their implications for international peace, security and development”. These unresolved conflicts continue to impact negatively on the political, social and economic development of the GUAM States and the millions of people living in the region.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Likewise, we believe that the recommendations outlined in the Secretary-General’s progress report will serve as guiding points for Member States in preventing conflicts throughout the world. Many regional organizations have been entrusted by the United Nations, under the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter, with dealing with a number of conflicts that are not in the focus of the Security Council. We need a more systematic outreach to these regional organizations. No conflict in the world should escape the attention of the United Nations, whether or not it is on the Security Council’s agenda.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“The fifth anniversary of this tragedy has again filled our television screens with horrific scenes of suffering and death. It has served to remind us of the resolve that is necessary to combat terrorism, which constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. With this in mind, Moldova fully supports the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy adopted recently by the General Assembly, and welcomes the Assembly’s decision to continue, during the current session, consideration of the Secretary-General’s progress report on the prevention of armed conflict (A/60/891). We consider that the specific measures in the Strategy’s plan of action are comprehensive in their details and far-reaching in their insight. We need to take practical steps individually and collectively to implement the provisions of the plan.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“At the outset allow me to congratulate you, Madam, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-first session and to wish you every success in this very honourable and responsible position. My commendation also goes to your predecessor, Mr. Jan Eliasson. I should also like to express my deepest appreciation and praise to Secretary-General Kofi Annan for the commitment and determination he has shown in discharging his important duties. Concerning the forthcoming elections for the new Secretary- General, I take this opportunity to recall that eastern Europe is the only region that has not been represented in this high position. In this regard, we welcome the candidature of Mrs. Vaira Vike-Freiberga, President of the Republic of Latvia. The terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 still loom large in our memory.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“I would like to reiterate, in conclusion, my country’s commitment to the Organization and its willingness to cooperate with other Member States in order to achieve the noble goals and principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter.”
2004-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 59 (2004)
“We share the concerns expressed in this respect by many States, in particular by the countries sponsoring the world leaders’ New York Declaration on the Action against Hunger and Poverty, which was adopted on 20 September. Like them, we believe that if resolute and urgent action is not taken, the Millennium Development Goals will not be reached by 2015 in some regions of the world. We should not forget, in this context, about the grave social and economic problems that affect crisis- stricken countries and countries with special needs, in particular landlocked countries. Creating an enabling environment for sustainable development is a challenge for them and, therefore, they should be further assisted by the United Nations system and the donor community.”
2004-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 59 (2004)
“It is therefore of utmost importance to achieve the Goals, as well as other specific developmental targets set subsequently by several major United Nations conferences in the economic and social fields. In this context, we welcome the decision of the General Assembly, adopted at its last session, to hold in September 2005 a high-level meeting that will undertake a comprehensive review of the progress made in the implementation of the Millennium Declaration, including the Millennium Development Goals, as well as a review of the integrated and coordinated implementation of the outcomes of the major United Nations conferences and summits. This review is necessary, given the overall slow pace of implementation.”
2004-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 59 (2004)
“14 Today, the main challenges for the United Nations in the economic, social and related fields stem from world trends, such as globalization and increasing ecological interdependence, and from persistent factors such as widespread poverty and severe social inequalities between and within States. They should be addressed by a strengthened global partnership between industrialized countries, developing countries, countries with transitional economies and intergovernmental institutions. The Millennium Development Goals remain the most significant objectives agreed to by the international community, as they cover the areas of major concern for the peoples of the world.”
2004-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 59 (2004)
“The reintegration of the country and consolidation of democratic values within its entire territory are essential conditions for the European integration of the Republic of Moldova. It is in this context that the President of the Republic of Moldova has launched an initiative on a stability and security pact for Moldova. This document is aimed at ensuring consensus among the parties concerned, in order to guarantee the development of an independent, sovereign and integral Moldovan State. We believe that holding an international conference on this issue should be the next step in initiating the debate on the measures to follow. This situation demonstrates the international character of the problem, as well as the inefficiency of existing regional settlement mechanisms.”
2004-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 59 (2004)
“We deem it necessary to modify the components of the peacekeeping mechanism and to replace it with a new one under an international mandate. Considering that the interests of regional stability and security require an objective and impartial approach, it is necessary to ensure full respect for international law and democratic standards. More importantly, any geopolitical and geo-economic interest in maintaining the status-quo needs to be abandoned. Strict implementation of the decisions taken at the 1999 Istanbul Summit of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe would harmoniously fit such an approach. Also, as has already been mentioned during the current debate, we must exclude the practice of applying double standards when dealing with internal conflicts and the means for their settlement.”
2004-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 59 (2004)
“Given the porousness of the Transdniestrian section of the Moldovan- Ukrainian border, there are no guarantees that the illegally manufactured or trafficked armaments will not reach other conflicts zones in the future. We are also deeply concerned about the human rights situation in the area controlled by separatist forces. The separatist regime has systematically violated most human rights, including the right of association, the right to a fair trial, freedom from torture, freedom of movement and, especially, the right to education. All of these human rights violations hinder the democratization process within the region. At the same time, we have encountered a biased attitude on the part of the involved parties, reflected in the support for smuggling and in the obvious violations of existing bilateral and international agreements.”
2004-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 59 (2004)
“Despite the constructive approach by Moldovan authorities in their dialogue with the self-appointed Transdniestrian leaders and other participants in the multilateral framework of negotiations, developments have demonstrated the inefficiency of these negotiations. It has also become obvious that the separatist leaders do not sincerely wish for the country’s reintegration. In this regard, I should mention, among other things, the recent closure of Moldovan schools that use Latin script, the inhumane treatment of children and ethnic discrimination. This region remains an area rife with the illegal manufacture and traffick of arms.”
2004-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 59 (2004)
“Over the years, the Republic of Moldova has systematically informed the relevant international organizations of the danger that the political conflict in its eastern region poses to regional and international peace and security. The settlement of the conflict has become the country’s absolute priority. The initiatives put forward by the Republic of Moldova in recent years reflect the determination and political will of Moldovan authorities to resolve this political conflict peacefully, on the basis of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. In particular, I would like to underline the initiative of the President of the Republic of Moldova, Mr. Vladimir Voronin, on the establishment of the Joint Constitutional Commission charged with drafting a new constitution.”
2004-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 59 (2004)
“Recently, terrorism has increasingly been merging with separatism. Many terrorists and international criminals have found a safe haven in the regions affected by internal conflicts and secessionist tendencies. In this context, I would like to add my voice to those who have repeatedly warned in recent years of the danger posed by aggressive separatism. Separatism provides fertile ground for various extremist forces and terrorist groups. It has become one of the main sources of internal conflicts and regional instability. To ignore it would have tragic consequences for numerous countries of a multi-ethnic composition. Regretfully, separatism continues to be the main obstacle to consolidating the independence and statehood of the Republic of Moldova.”
2004-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 59 (2004)