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On September 7, Government appointed Vasile Sturza as Republic of Moldova Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Russian Federation, and recalled him from his previously hold position as Moldova’s Ambassador to Bulgarian Republic as well as other positions. The office of Moldovan Ambassador to Russia became vacant when Vladimir Turcan was elected to Moldovan Parliament and Chair of the Parliamentary Juridical Commission for Appointments and Immunities. The office was vacant for over six months, which might be explained by the deadlock in the Russian-Moldovan relations. Accordingly a figure able to address it and be seen by good eyes by the Russian side was sought. Vasile Sturza has a rich political background: he served four years as the Minister of Justice, later for several years he represented Moldovan side at the negotiation table with Transdnistria. The latter brought him in contact with numerous Russian diplomats and made him acceptable to the Russian side. Noteworthy, there are a number of vacant offices, namely Moldovan Ambassador to Poland, Portugal, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, etc.

Sessions. Resolutions

• On its August 30 session Parliament examined the issue of IDs for Republic of Moldova citizens residing in Transdnistria. The decision was taken at the initiative of the President and provides that starting September 10 until the end of the year persons residing to the left of Dniester and entitled to Moldovan citizenship would be able to reconfirm it at any territorial population registration unit and would get their ID free of charge.

• The cost of the decision has not been calculated beforehand, while objections on the discriminatory character of the decision were neglected by the Prime-Minister who replied that the decision was “unique in the world”, accordingly it was to be adopted with the majority vote, said and done.
  Currently IDs are issued within 20 days at a cost of 125 MDL, within 5 days at a cost of 250 MDL, and within 24 hours at 500 MDL. Opposition harshly criticized the Department responsible for issuing IDs, asking for dropping the exaggerated cost, reorganization of the department, and canceling the contract with foreign private companies getting considerable amounts for lending the equipment. The Government remained silent to the requests to drop the price at least for children up to 16 years, on the grounds there were no funds available to cover the expenditures.

• At the same session Government approved the draft Presidential Decree on closing Republic of Moldova Embassy to Uzbekistan on the grounds the mission was inefficient, plus Uzbekistan left GUUAM. Yet another reason was the opening of a diplomatic mission in neighboring Azerbaijan, as the relations between the two countries are booming, the later being the largest investor in Giurgiulesti oil terminal.

• Prime-minister Vasile Tarlev presided the session of the National European Integration Commission. It approved the Evaluation Report on the implementation of the RM-EU Action Plan and National Program on implementing the Action Plan. According to the official press release, the ministries were praised for their active involvement in the implementation process. The interim evaluation report is to be submitted for EU’s review in September. High on the agenda were discussions on the need for the ministries to join their efforts in meeting all the obligations assumed by the Republic of Moldova. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration was entrusted to monitor the process and report on any shortcomings. Media also reported that Prime-Minister called the latter to speed up together with the Ministry of Economy the approval of the Asymmetric Trade Agreement between EU-Republic of Moldova. Discussions also focused on greater involvement of local government, civil society and public associations in the implementation of the Action Plan EU-Republic of Moldova.

• Prime-minister presided another session on aerospace security of the Chisinau International Airport. An Action-Plan was developed to raise the security of the airport following a decision passed by the Supreme Security Council. In particular the measures envisage companies rendering plane parking services however fail to ensure adequate security on the territory leased from the airport. In order to address the issue, a working group was established that would control the activity of all the businesses located in the Chisinau International Airport and would provide recommendations on raising the security of the airport.

• Noteworthy, more than one year ago the leadership of the airport, as well as heads of customs and police were ousted due to serious violations. Later violations were found in the activity of “Air Moldova” State Company, while its leadership was arrested. Recently press reported on the crush down of a Moldova plane in Congo, however the State Aviation Administration and Prosecution refuted the news.

• During the September 7 session Government approved the Regulation on the collecting narcotic or psychotropic plants. The regulation allows certain legal and natural entities to cultivate those plants for scientific purposes, but only after receiving the approval of an authorized body.

• During the same session another document was approved, the draft law on the rehabilitation of the victims of political repression. The amendments will outline the mechanism for returning the confiscated goods to persons repressed and later on rehabilitated. Under the current law the repressed persons are entitled to receive back their property, and if that is impossible receive a reasonable compensation. The lack of a mechanism for granting compensation was contested in the Constitutional Court. Under the proposed amendments goods worth up to 50 thousand MDL shall be compensated within one year; those worth more than 50 thousand MDL but less than 200 thousand MDL within three years; while those over 200 thousand within five years. So far Republic of Moldova was sanctioned several times by the European Court for Human Rights for the failure to return the assets of the repressed persons.

• Finally, the same day the Government heard the report on the enforcement of the Program on fighting illegal transportation of passengers over 2004 — first quarter of 2005. The activity of the Fiscal Department and other responsible institutions was found as inefficient. The state coffers were robbed of considerable amounts, while the number of accidents committed by illegal transporters is surging. Noteworthy, back in 2002 Government approved a Program on fighting illegal transportation of passengers.

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