Communication regarding the offer of assistance for the Transnistrian region took place between Chisinau's negotiator, Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Serebrian, and Tiraspol’s representative, Vitaly Ignatiev. Government spokesperson Daniel Voda presented a letter from December confirming this, noting that a response had been received from the Transnistrian administration. These clarifications were made in light of Tiraspol leader Vadim Krasnoselski's statement dismissing Chisinau’s claims of offering aid as "lies", IPN reports.
"I was very surprised by these statements from the so-called authorities, but I realize they might not have been written in Tiraspol or by them directly. Likely, they come from elsewhere", Daniel Voda said during a TV8 broadcast.
The government spokesperson presented a letter dated December 11, in which Chisinau outlined efforts to find joint solutions for the people on both banks of the Dniester, including cooperation with international partners.
"There was also a response to this letter a few days later, on December 16, spanning several pages and signed by Mr. Ignatiev. It stated, among other things, accusations of interference in internal affairs... in other words, rejecting any collaboration. A letter offering assistance was ridiculed", Daniel Voda noted.
Tiraspol leader Vadim Krasnoselski claimed yesterday that he had not received any aid proposals from Chisinau, calling all statements by Moldovan authorities on the matter "lies".
In response, the Bureau for Reintegration Policies issued a statement. According to the institution, Chisinau made proposals, including written appeals to Tiraspol, clearly specifying the Moldovan government's willingness to assist its citizens in the eastern districts and establish a dialogue mechanism with Tiraspol authorities. The response was a complete rejection of these offers.
