PMR Foreign Ministry announces region's focus on joining Russia
The Pridnestrovian Moldavan Republic’s Foreign Minister, Vitaly Ignatiev, has voiced the region’s intention to achieve independence and later become part of the Russian Federation in accordance with the 2006 referendum results, RIA Novosti reports
As noted by Mr. Ignatiev, the PMR’s goals have remained unchanged for several years. “It is independence with subsequent free accession to the Russian Federation. The country’s independence is an absolute priority," he explained.
The PMR Foreign Minister stressed that the international legal arguments for recognising the region’s sovereignty have long been formed, and – as he noted – it is unlikely that anyone will be able to challenge them. Mr. Ignatiev added that the Pridnestrovian Moldavan Republic will not make decisions that might harm its residents.
