Premier Filat asks U.S. to lift restrictions imposed on Moldova in Soviet period
- 21.01.2010 15:30
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Prime Minister Vlad Filat asked the U.S. authorities to free Moldova from the effects of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment adopted while Moldova was part of the USSR. He made the request while in the U.S. on a visit that will last by January 23, Info-Prim Neo reports, quoting the Government's press service.
The amendment denies most favored nation status to certain countries with non-market economies that restrict emigration, which is considered a human rights. It still applies to Moldova 20 years after the falling apart of the Soviet Union and imposes restrictions on the bilateral trade.
The Moldovan Premier said the support provided by the U.S to Moldova is extremely important for the country's development, especially for the functioning of the democratic institutions and the observance of the fundamental human rights.
The meeting of Vlad Filat and U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden held at the White House centered on the political and economic situation in Moldova and on the country's development prospects.
Joseph Biden encouraged the Government of Moldova to continue the initiated reforms, stressing the U.S. will assist Moldova in coming closer to the EU and in building a state of law.
Speaking about the Transnistrian conflict, Joseph Biden said the talks in the 5+2 format are viable and can help identity the solution to the dispute by respecting the integrity and sovereignty of the country.
In the end, Vlad Filat invited the U.S. Vice President to visit Moldova.
