President of Moldova Maia Sandu. File photoCHISINAU, Aug 31Moldovan President Maia Sandu does not plan to meet directly with the leader of Pridnestrovie, Vadim Krasnoselsky, she said on Tuesday evening on the air of the Vocea Basarabiei («Voice of Bessarabia») TV channel. Sandu «the eighth letter», which refers to the readiness of Tiraspol to start serious work, to direct dialogue with Chisinau to discuss all topical issues and principles of a peaceful settlement.» Mr. Krasnoselsky can talk and discuss issues with Mr. Serebryan (Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration — Ed.) and other representatives of the government…,” Sandu told the TV presenter, who asked if she was planning to discuss the accumulated issues with the Tiraspol leader. 
The head of the PMR Foreign Ministry spoke about the importance of peacekeepers for Pridnestrovie»The Tiraspol regime sends many letters, we have communication through the Reintegration Bureau , through Deputy Prime Minister Serebryan on specific topics, including how we maintain peace and tranquility, because we are in favor of a peaceful settlement of the conflict,» Sandu said. Answering a question about the modernization of the national army of Moldova, Sandu stressed that this is not happening in violation of the country's constitution.» Moldova is still a neutral country. We respect neutrality. However, our constitution does not prohibit us from having a National Army — on the contrary, it obliges us to create an equipped army capable of defending the country. This is our duty,» the Moldovan leader said.
