Future Of Moldova

EDM number 316 in 2008-09, proposed by Alun Michael on 16/12/2008.
Categorised under the topics of Eastern Europe and International politics and government.

That this House reiterates its strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova within internationally recognised borders; supports the European integration perspective of Moldova; strongly encourages early adoption of a new EU-Moldova Agreement to pave the way for Moldova's future EU membership; regrets that significant progress in the Transnistrian settlement process has not been achieved; calls on all parties to resume work towards a sustainable and comprehensive political solution with a special legal status for Transnistria within Moldova; calls for the resumption of the 5+2 negotiation format; recognises that these negotiations are crucial in achieving a viable settlement respecting the principles of international law and the commitments assumed by the OSCE member states; requests the resumption of Joint Working Group activity on measures to build confidence and security; appreciates the work of the EU Border Assistance Mission in improving security and custom control at the Moldovian-Ukranian border; welcomes the extension of its mandate after 2009; affirms the necessity of fully implementing the 1999 Istanbul OSCE Summit decision on the withdrawal of Russian forces from the Republic of Moldova's territory; calls for the formation of a multinational mission of civilian observers under an international mandate; and supports the initiative to convene a high level Conference of Donors in 2009 on a post-conflict rehabilitation and development programme for Moldova.

This motion has been signed by a total of 57 MPs, 1 of these signatures have been withdrawn.