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Romania Foreign Min Calls On Moldovan Authorities To Account For Recent Border Incidents

Romania’s foreign minister Cristian Diaconescu said Sunday that over two hundred Romanian nationals have been denied access to the Republic of Moldova over the past few days, and stressed the authorities in Chisinau failed to offer any explanations despite the ministry’s repeated notifications.
Romania Foreign Min Calls On Moldovan Authorities To Account For Recent Border Incidents
29 mart. 2009, 18:38, English

In the light of recent events, Diaconescu said he has no choice but to request publicly and officially that Moldovan authorities put an end to abuses targeting Romanian citizens. 
 
"As you all know, a series of incidents occurred recently at Romania’s border with the Republic of Moldova. Over 200 Romanian citizens were halted at the border, for various reasons, and deprived of the right to free movement in the Republic of Moldova. Romania’s Foreign Affairs Ministry received a series of notifications from official delegations, which were supposed to attend meetings in Moldova, following cooperation and dialog commitments undertaken a few months ago, as well as from citizens, non-governmental organizations or artists who, in a way or another, were denied access to to the Republic of Moldova," said Diaconescu.
 
The minister said he is deeply disappointed by this situation, which, in his opinion, disregards the normal relations with the European Union and also pointed out that the rhythm and quality of reforms in Moldova shall weigh in the relation with the EU.
 
According to Diaconescu, recent incidents translate into incompliance with EU requirements. The minister highlighted that compliance with EU requirements is a prerequisite for stronger relations between the Republic of Moldova and the EU.
 
Another 26 Romanian nationals were denied access to the Republic of Moldova on Saturday and the number of Romanians facing this situation rose to 250 since Thursday night, chief commissioner Vasilica Tataru, spokesperson for Iasi Border Police Department, eastern Romania, said Saturday.
 
According to Tataru, Moldovan customs officers use various reasons to deny Romanians’ access to the neighboring country and the lack of an invitation from somebody in Moldova is their most commmon excuse.