Moldova’s president Vladimir Voronin discussed regional problems and methods of overcoming the economic crisis with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev at a bilateral meeting in Sochi on Friday, Info-Prim Neo reports, quoting Itar-Tass. “Regardless of the political seasons in Russia or in Moldova, our relations are an important factor that unites our countries,” the Russian head state said. Before the meeting with Medvedev, Vladimir Voronin told the Russian press that the settlement of the Transnistrian conflict in the 5+2 format will be a separate subject for discussions. He also said that at the October summit of the CIS heads of state that will take place in Chisinau Moldova will pass on the CIS presidency to Russia. This is the third official meeting of the two presidents this year.