OSCE to Assist Chisinau and Tiraspol in Banking Issues

OSCE Mission to Moldova will invite an international expert to consult Chisinau and Tiraspol on banking issues, said the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, Ambassador Claus Neukirch at the meeting in Tiraspol with the leader of the unrecognized Transdniestrian Moldovan Republic, Vadim Krasnoselsky, who discussed with the European diplomat the current situation in the negotiation process and ways to solve existing problems, noi.md reports. The head of Transnistria stressed the need to move forward not only in the practical implementation of the agreements reached, but also in reaching new ones. The most topical issues are telecommunication, banking sector cooperation, the need to terminate politically motivated criminal litigations, a full-fledged functioning of the Gura Bicului/Bicioc Bridge across the Dniester, and de-blocking of the northern railroad branch. Vadim Krasnoselsky, expressing interest and willingness to discuss each aspect in detail, noted that many issues remain unresolved due to the inaction of the Moldovan side. In this context, the head of Transnistria expressed confidence that the efforts of international mediators and observers could have a significant impact on the intensification of the negotiation process. The head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, in turn, stressed that he expects to discuss the results of a recent working visit in the 3+2 format. Claus Neukirch spoke about the newly emerging dynamics in the negotiations, mentioning the dialogue that took place between the political representatives of the parties. The parties also talked about preparations for a 5 + 2 meeting in Bratislava and the informal Bavarian conference in November. Commenting on the issues identified by Vadim Krasnoselsky, the ambassador noted the relevance and significance of the problems in telecommunication and banking spheres. He said that the OSCE Mission intended to invite an international expert to hold consultations on the banking issue. According to preliminary plans, the specialist will begin work in September. According to the head of the Mission, the OSCE does not leave without practical attention the bridge over the Dniester. Claus Neukirch considers the full functioning of the bridge a significant infrastructure project. The diplomat said that the OSCE held a tender that determined the company to evaluate technical condition of the bridge. Also there is a plan to repair not only the bridge, but also the highway, the bridge is а part of. During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed other issues of interest to the parties, and agreed to continue a constructive dialogue. Point.md