The Republic of Moldova will get the observer status for the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). The Presidents of the five member states of the Union pleaded for this at the meeting of the EEU Supreme Council that was held in Bishkek on April 14. The announcement was made by President Igor Dodon, IPN reports.

In a posting on Facebook, the Head of State wrote that this day is a historical one for the Republic of Moldova. “The main decision was adopted – the Republic of Moldova will receive the statue of observer at the EEU. Five Presidents were unanimous in this: of Russia  - Vladimir Putin, of Belarus - Alexandr Lukashenko, of Kazakhstan – Nursultan Nazarbayev, of Armenia – Serj Sargsyan, and of Kyrgyzstan - Almazbek Atambayev”,” wrote Igor Dodon.

He noted that this decision does not mean that from today the Republic of Moldova will be a member of the Eurasian Economic Union, but this status enables to know more about the functioning principles of the EEU and offers new opportunities to national business entities. “It is the fate of the Republic of Moldova to be on friendly terms both with the West and the East, keeping and strengthening its neutrality and statehood,” wrote President Dodon.