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Moldova Begins Process to Withdraw From CIS, Denouncing Key Agreements by Mid-February
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Moldova's government has begun the process of withdrawing from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) , starting with the denunciation of key agreements, with the process expected to be completed by mid-February.
This was revealed by Moldova's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, in an interview for Radio Moldova on January 19, as reported by NewsMaker.
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According to Popșoi, once Parliament denounces the three foundational agreements, Moldova will no longer be legally recognized as a CIS member.
“Once the agreements are denounced by Parliament, Moldova will no longer be considered an official member of the CIS. The denouncement involves the CIS Charter signed in Minsk on January 22, 1993, the founding agreement from December 8, 1991, also in Minsk, and the annex from December 22, 1991,” Popșoi stated.
He added that the process had already started, with the decision made and the approval process currently underway. He added that during the next parliamentary session, the relevant documents would be submitted for final approval, and that the process at the governmental level was expected to be completed by mid-February, after which Parliament would make its decision.
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Moldova has signed around 283 agreements within the CIS framework, of which 71 have been denounced already, and around 60 are in the process of being terminated. Popșoi explained that most of these agreements are outdated and no longer applied, and were previously withdrawn by other CIS members with no practical impact.
The Minister clarified that the government would retain agreements that bring economic advantages or practical value to the population, as long as they align with Moldova's European aspirations.
“Some of these agreements, as long as they do not contradict our path to the European Union and bring benefits, will not be denounced. However, legally, in the shortest time possible, Moldova will officially cease to be part of the CIS,” the Minister concluded.
In May 2023, Moldova officially announced its decision to begin the process of withdrawing from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Igor Grosu, the head of Moldova's parliament, shared during a press briefing that after 30 years, it had become clear that Moldova's membership in CIS structures had not resulted in the withdrawal of Russian forces from Moldova’s territory.
Grosu pointed out that Moldova’s membership failed to protect the country from “painful economic embargoes” or “energy blackmail” during the winter months. He also emphasized that the CIS had not safeguarded its members from “military attacks, war, and the illegal occupation of sovereign territories.”
He further stated, “After a founding member of the CIS, the Russian Federation, barbarically attacked another founding state, Ukraine, occupying its territories and killing its citizens, this organization can no longer be called a Community.”
Grosu underscored Moldova's sovereignty and its right to make independent decisions. He reiterated the country's dedication to democracy, freedom, and prosperity, stating that Moldova has demonstrated over the past 30 years its commitment to providing its citizens with a stable and European future.
Earlier, it was reported that since January 1 Ukraine and Moldova discreetly closed all remaining supply routes into Russian-held Transnistria, effectively isolating the region and severing Moscow’s access to its long-established military and political presence there, without any conflict.
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