The beginning of 2024 is marked for Pridnestrovian foreign economic activity participants by new difficulties caused by Moldova. Information has appeared about the requirement to pay customs duties that were not previously collected. The situation was discussed in the course of the meeting with the PMR President. Chairman of the Government of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic Alexander Rosenberg, his deputy – Minister of Economic Development Sergei Obolonik, head of the PMR State Customs Committee Valentin Grabko and foreign affairs chief Vitaly Ignatiev were invited to the working discussion.
Vadim Krasnoselsky asked about the reaction of the Moldovan side to requests sent on his behalf. According to the heads of Pridnestrovian departments, there was no information from Moldovan officials that clearly and distinctly revealed the position of the Republic of Moldova on this issue. Alarming signals from economic entities of Pridnestrovie continue to arrive at the same time, according to Sergei Obolonik. Vitaly Ignatiev focused on the fact that meetings of specialized expert working groups were held as part of the negotiation process at the end of last year, during which there was no mention of upcoming innovations.
The President emphasized that the practice of restrictions on the part of Moldova is not new. The problems of the banking sector remain relevant. According to Vadim Krasnoselsky, Pridnestrovian entrepreneurs on the one hand are given the opportunity to work in the European market within the framework of DCFTA, on the other hand Moldova limits implementation with its internal decisions. The PMR President set a task to continue the work. It is necessary first of all to clarify the official position of Moldova regarding new fiscal burdens. Instructions were given in addition to involve participants in the “Permanent Conference...” format in the process of discussing and resolving the situation, including the OSCE Chairman-in-Office (Malta), who took up his duties from the new year.
