Withdrawal of Russian forces from Moldova is requested & concerns in and around Ukraine

STATEMENT

by Ambassador Vlad Lupan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova to UN, at the thematic debate of the UN General Assembly First Committee,

69^th session, on Conventional Weapons

New York, 22 October 2014

Mr. Chairman,

Since this is my first opportunity to address the 1^st Committee, it is my honor to congratulate you on your assumption of the chairmanship of the First Committee and other Bureau members on their election as well. We pledge to support your leadership and the work of this Committee.

I would also like to avail myself of the opportunity to express my appreciations to Ambassador Ibrahim Dabbashi, Permanent Representative of Libya, for his efforts as the Chair of First Committee during the previous session.

Mr. Chair,

The Republic of Moldova aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union on Conventional Weapons, while I would like to add in my national capacity some remarks of importance to my country.

We welcome the entry into force of the Arms Trade Treaty in December 2014. The Republic of Moldova started the ratification process, and expects to be able to conclude this procedure as soon as possible. We are committed to go ahead with the implementation of the ATT’s provisions and call other state-parties for the global, wide, transparent and effective implementation of the Treaty upon the entry into force of the document. And of course, in anticipation, we also wish success to The First Conference of States Parties of the ATT to take place in 2015.

In particular let me reiterate an important element of the Treaty that we have underlined forcefully during its adoption – there is a strong and repeatedly expressed believe by the Republic of Moldova that this Treaty should not only ensure the transparency and accountability in transfers of conventional weapons per se, it should also help preventing illicit trafficking of such arms, particularly to separatist unrecognized entities. This is of vital importance to my country and in the current dangerous and complex regional security context.

In this context, we stress again that our aim is to develop and strengthen national capacities of weapons control and adjust them to international standards, in particular improve national legislation on trade, and also practices for arms and military equipment trade, with the support of our traditional partners. We call for new partners and donors to step in these important projects.

The Republic of Moldova also remains committed to the implementation the UN Programme of Action (PoA) on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and expresses its satisfaction with the outcome of the 5th Biennial Meeting on SALW. We also welcome the UNSC resolution 2117 of 26 September 2013 on small arms and light weapons. At the same time, we recall again the security developments in the region and remind about the need for an effective SALW control mechanism in these circumstances.

Mr. Chair,

The Republic of Moldova stresses yet again that today more than ever we should focus on a combination of global and regional conventional arms control arrangements, as our particular situation in Europe shows. A genuine security, progress in arms controls and disarmament, could be achieved if a complex set of measures is taken at all levels – international, regional and national.

That is why we underline that we would welcome an early progress and result on conventional arms control agreement in Europe. My country highly values the contribution of both cornerstone documents – the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe and the Vienna Document on CSBMs, in ensuring military balance, security and transparency on the continent. However, legally binding provisions of a Treaty, in this particular case of the CFE Treaty regime, cannot be replaced by any politically binding commitments. Any future control regime in this respect is to be based on a legally binding system of verifiable equipment limits, include information exchange and verification measures, as well as take full account of other relevant elements of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE Treaty). Such a regional regime should be in conformity with, in our case, the OSCE Helsinki Final Act principles, leaving no place for misinterpretation. Moreover, such a conventional arms control arrangement shall only strengthen the respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of states-parties. We firmly believe that among other important elements, a new Euro-Atlantic arrangement should reinforce the principle of host-nation consent to the stationing of foreign military forces.

As an example of positive results that we would have expected from such regional arms controls regime would be the reality in which the revitalization and full operationalization of the CFE regime would have provided as a result the fulfillment of all related commitments undertaken at the OSCE Istanbul Summit in 1999 – particularly, the withdrawal of foreign military presence from Moldova, which does not enjoy the consent of the host country. And this would mean the remaining stockpiles of conventional ammunitions from Colbasna and the so-called Operative Group of Russian Forces, which guards these stockpiles. Regional arms control regimes, thus, do matter.

Moreover, the existing developments, particularly, the crisis in and around Ukraine poses a serious test for the arms control instruments and toolboxes of the UN and regional organizations under Chapter VIII of the UN. Our efforts, therefore, should focus on the implementation and strengthening of the existing commitments adopted at the UN and regional organizations. Thus, for example, a functional CFE regime would have been a valuable asset, if appropriate political will would have been displayed, to dispel concerns and defuse tensions, contributing to stabilization of the situation in and around Ukraine. Hence, UN could consider sending a political message of encouragement of the development of appropriate regional arms control tools, as a part of the global arms control effort.

Mr. Chair,

In conclusion, I am reaffirming the commitment of the Republic of Moldova to continue its engagement in the issues associated with the conventional weapons control.

Thank you.

Statement - Resolution on Ukraine UNGA

Statement by H.E. Mr. Vlad Lupan,

Ambassador, Permanent Representative

of the Republic of Moldova to the United Nations

at UN General Assembly

Plenary meeting on agenda item 33 (b) Prevention of armed conflicts: Strengthening the role of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution

New York, 27 March 2014

(explanation after the vote)

Mr. President,

The Republic of Moldova followed with great concern the unfolding of the situation in Ukraine and remains deeply worried about the developments in this neighboring and friendly country. In this context we have already stressed our position that we support the principles of the international law applying to all member states, in this particular case to Ukraine as well – on the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity within internationally recognized borders, in accordance with the UN Charter, including Article 2. We also believe that the bilateral And multilateral agreements make a body of the international law and need to be observed, including in the case of Ukraine.

While welcoming the commitment of the Ukrainian authorities to respect and protect the rights of all persons in Ukraine, including minorities, we acknowledge that the future of Ukraine can be considered and decided only upon the free will and aspirations of all Ukrainians themselves, without any outside influence.

We regret the conduct of the so-called “referendum” in Crimea. The Government of the Republic of Moldova expressed its position on March 16 and reiterates that the so-called “referendum” on the status of the Crimean peninsula cannot be legal due to the fact that it contravenes to the Ukrainian Constitution and international law. The conditions in which this so-called “referendum” took place could not be considered a free expression of people’s will and does not correspond to relevant international standards and law.

Mr. President,

The Republic of Moldova stands with the people of Ukraine and will provide all the support to the efforts to overcome the current crisis in a peaceful manner and in conformity with principles of international law.

We also commend the ongoing UN efforts with regard to this crisis and are looking forward to the continued constructive role of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and UN system as a whole in that regard. We additionally welcome the March 21^stOSCE Permanent Council Decision to deploy an OSCE special monitoring mission to Ukraine, taken this time by consensus, a good example for the UN as well.

Mr. President,

This crisis brought difficult times to the existing system of inter-state relations and to the UN. The implementation of the international principles on sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence, rule of law, including in the framework of multilateral and bilateral relations, the respect for human rights and free and fair expression of people’s will are tantamount for the well-functioning of this institution in particular and to the system of international security and international relations as a whole. As a country that has an unresolved, protracted separatist conflict on its territory for over 20 years, we look forward to the resolution of conflicts through peaceful means and dialogue. This is the reason why my delegation voted in favor of this resolution, supporting the respect for the UN Charter and its principles.

Thank you.

Consiliul de Securitate ONU: sunt mentionate "transnistria", necesitatea de avea o noua operatiunie de mentinere a pacii, situatia scolilor din "transnistria" si experienta negativa de interefenta in afacerile interne ale statului

Statement

by Ambassador Vlad LUPAN, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova

to the United Nations at the UN Security Council Open Debate on

“Promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of

international peace and security”,

New York, 19 February 2014

Madame President,

As this is my first opportunity to speak this year in the Security Council, I would like to congratulate Lithuania for being elected and serving to this body and express our appreciations for organizing this important debate today, in a manner to which we all can contribute.

I also wish to thank the UN Secretary General for the today’s report and his strong commitment to strengthening and mainstreaming the United Nations support to the Rule of Law (RoL) in all areas of UN activities, and in this particular instance on the maintenance of international peace and security, including in the peacekeeping operations. I would also like to commend the amplified UN attention to the Rule of Law and Justice through High Level Meetings on this topic, and during the discussions in the General Assembly and Security Council, or consultations on the connection between RoL and Conflict Prevention, and Post-conflict Building in the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as various other activities in the United Nations system. Latest changes in many parts of the world, the new threats and challenges to international peace and security strengthen even more the idea that all the aspects of the rule of law, ranging from citizen's security, to the respect for rights and freedoms of the people, should be ever present on the UN agenda.

Madame President,

The Republic of Moldova aligns itself with the Statement of the European Union delivered earlier today.

During the open debates on the SDGs on the RoL and conflict prevention and post-conflict building, we already brought the attention to the fact that one aspect of this process is often overlooked - the need to promoting and strengthening the RoL in the areas affected by protracted conflicts that have not been addressed adequately during previous debates. Nevertheless they too require our full attention and we will refer to them further in my statement.

Madame President,

The security environment in our world is in a permanent change and the proliferation and diversification of the risks and threats are a constant cause of concern. Issues such as international terrorism, good governance, internal conflicts, and cyber security are being discussed by the international community more than before. Hence, the respect for the RoL on the international and national levels remains as important as ever.

From the international point of view, the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs of a state, remain valid and pertinent – and my country's experience is a clear proof of that.

(addendum: As we already aligned ourselves to the statement of the European Union where current main hotspots on the international level were mentioned, the PM/Government of the Republic of Moldova also issued a press statement mentioning that it watches and continues to follow with deep concern the situation in Ukraine, as neighbours and from the perspective of the regional security as well. The PM/Government is extremely saddened by the loss of life. Sincere sympathies go to the relatives of the deceased along the wishes of speedy recovery to those injured. The PM/Government further urges the parties to refrain from violent action, to defuse the situation and to establish an open dialogue that would lead to reconciliation and identify ways to overcome the political crisis. All divergences in this neighboring and friendly country are crucial to the stability in the region as a whole, so we are watching for these differences to find a solution exclusively by peaceful means, in compliance with democratic norms, as violence is never a solution[1].)

From our perspective the Rule of Law has several implications. One is that the RoL is a precondition for a better development. We believe that the security of the State starts from the security of the citizen - and in a RoL state people need to have the judicial system as a guarantor of their security. A state that genuinely strives for RoL creates more confidence for the population, even in conflict areas, as well as in the conflict resolution process.

Moreover, we can do more to uphold international law through our national systems by an effective implementation of international conventions.

We should also acknowledge a framework of institutions aiming at supporting the international law, peace and security - thus, peacekeeping remains an important mechanism to assist countries passing through a difficult transition from conflict to peace, and is a collective effort supported by all of us. In this regard Moldova is contributing to the UN and NATO peacekeeping efforts in Kosovo with a military contingent.

Let me refer also to the situation in my country, the Republic of Moldova, which continues to be affected by the unresolved Transnistrian conflict. A peacekeeping mechanism to deal inter alia with incidents in the conflict zone was created after the cessation of the military hostilities back in 1992. But today, the incidents we are dealing with in the former conflict zone are not related to the military security anymore – these are usually breaches of public order. In this context, we believe a civilian peacekeeping mission corresponding to the UN principles and standards, in line with the RoL concept for the purposes of durable and just peace and security would be much more relevant.

Without forgetting a more grass root level, one should mention that Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) are also very important, in particular in conflict prevention and often in peacekeeping efforts. (addend.: As an example) A number of CBMs are implemented in the Republic of Moldova as part of the Transnistrian conflict resolution process. CBM programs in case of Moldova cover matters related to rebuilding and reconnecting infrastructure, freedom of movement, education, ecology, social-economic activities. Such CBMs will also be essential for the post-conflict rehabilitation and reconstruction.

One more element linked to the RoL more and more is the Security sector reform (SSR), along with a potential post-conflict disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of military and para-military – whose successful reintegration may, in some cases, be closely linked to the sustainability of peace. These topics can and should be in the focus of both the Governments and UN or/and UN mandated organizations (addend.: thus regional cooperation is important for the purposes of our discussion).

We shall also refer to the important role of both national contributions to RoL efforts and to the Justice institutions we support. Thus, the Republic of Moldova has been present with our lawyers and judges at the highest level in Timor-Leste, Bosnia and Herzegovina and in Kosovo. At the same time we have indicated our clear support to the International Court of Justice in peaceful settlements of disputes, and, in our capacity of the state party to the Rome statute, the importance and increased role of the International Criminal Court, complementary to national jurisdictions in fighting impunity for the crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in conflict and post-conflict situations.

As such examples show, we remain deeply committed to our general aim to uphold and develop an international order based on the RoL, where international law, including human rights is fully respected and implemented, and where accountability is important to maintain a sense of responsibility for all. Hence, either through national participation or international support, every state has the chances and possibilities to contribute to the RoL and international peace and security.

Speaking about the human rights, which we have mentioned earlier in the context of the conflict resolution efforts, we shall refer that among many factors, it is also important to have a free, independent, pluralistic and responsible media. In a globalized world, such a media could be a window for dialogue, peace and reconciliation, as well as a conduit for a correct or balanced understanding of the development and conflict resolution matters. Referring to the freedom of the media situation in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova, we have to acknowledge that media outlets in this region fully controlled or experience significant pressure from the administration – and this is not a positive factor in the overall context of the conflict resolution.

We will probably sound similar to our EU colleagues, who spoke in October 2013, during the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee on Agenda item 85, when we say that Rule of Law presumes a full respect for human rights – and we will add from our own experience - that this is particularly important for the societies in conflict areas.

During the recent Rights up Front launch at the UN, the violations of human rights have been marked as indicators of a potential conflict, while unfortunate ongoing violations of human rights in conflict areas have been highlighted as conflict aggravators – respectively the need for the UN to watch the human rights situation have been stressed, along with the idea that promoting the respect for human rights may reduce existing problems in conflicts.

We have brought in this context the example of my own country, where the UN expert, Thomas Hammamberg (former Human Rights Commissioner for Council of Europe) at the request of the Moldovan government conducted in 2012 a human rights survey in the conflict area, where unfortunately, the human rights situation, in particular the one related to children's rights to education, has aggravated. The need to respect human rights, from such a concrete experience in  the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova, shows a valid point elsewhere - that the respect for human rights is essential from both humanitarian perspective and for the conflict resolution as a whole. This goes along with the idea already voiced in this Council that the promotion of the RoL and universal human rights constitute fundamental requirements for achieving sustainable peace, and, in this context, we commend the SC for its increasing attention to the promotion of justice and the RoL in the context of sustainability of peace and security.

While RoL presumes the respect for human rights and freedoms, for the purposes of conflict resolution it is also important to understand that the involvement of various state and non-state actors in the mediation, conflict resolution and development has to take into account the fact that a conflict in itself is an extremely sensitive situation – and hence needs a coordinated approach.

Madame President,

In conclusion I am referring once again to the High Level Dialogue on the Rule of Law and its Declaration, unanimously adopted by all Member States, strengthening the links between the RoL and the three pillars of the United Nations:  peace and security, sustainable development and human rights.  Republic of Moldova remains directly interested and committed to continue to actively participate in all efforts aimed at promoting and strengthening the RoL at the international and state levels for the purposes of ensuring peace and security.

Thank you.

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[1] http://www.gov.md/libview.php?l=ro&idc=436&id=7340

Cine este Dughin?

Sau ce ne spune Wikipedia despre A. Dughin

Chiar daca "wiki" nu intotdeauna este o sursa la care poti face referinta sigura, totusi este si ea o sursa pentru orice internaut. Va indemn sa vedem, neoficial, ce spune. 

Pana atunci, Va redau si cum am ajuns sa caut referinte la Aleksandr Dughin - in ultimele zile am primit o serie de e-mailuri de la colegi si amici - imi spuneau sa urmaresc emisiunile cu Dughin la Chisinau. Am vazut comentarii in presa din Republica Moldova despre cat de importanta este domnia sa, ideolog al partidului Presedintelui Putin, etc (de exemplu articolul din ziarul Timpul, dar si din alte publicatii din Republica Moldova):
Titlul din ziarul Timpul - "RUSIA E GATA SĂ INVADEZE MOLDOVA, CUM VA REACȚIONA GUVERNUL?"
http://www.timpul.md/articol/rusia-e-gata-sa-invadeze-moldova-cum-va-reaciona-guvernul-44884.html

Dar din curiozitate am accesat si Wikipedia - cea in engleza si romana vorbeste despre el relatv echilibrat, in comparatie cu... (NB - cea in romana este relativ echilibrata, in comparatie cu ce? acus vedeti!) - insa, pasajele prezente in articolul despre Dughin in Wikipedia de limba rusa sunt mult mai interesante, in opinia mea, desi redau mai jos doar criticile si sustinerile pentru Dughin:

http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%94%D1%83%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%BD,_%D0%90%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B4%D1%80_%D0%93%D0%B5%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87#.D0.9E.D0.B1.D0.B2.D0.B8.D0.BD.D0.B5.D0.BD.D0.B8.D1.8F_.D0.B2_.D1.84.D0.B0.D1.88.D0.B8.D0.B7.D0.BC.D0.B5

Критики Дугина Антон Шеховцов и Андреас Умланд считают, что его взгляды близки к фашизму.^[30][31].

По словам известного американского историка Вальтера Лакера, «Дугин пытался на протяжении многих лет представлять синтетические новую идеологию, смесь некоторых наиболее постыдных западных элементов (итальянский неофашизм в стиле Юлиуса Эволы, „Новые правые“ Алена де Бенуа во Франции, и неонацистская геополитика). Позже он понял необходимость некоторых конкретных русских элементов и принял обновленный вариант евразийства». Американский политолог Стивен Шенфилд в своей работе «Русский фашизм» утверждал, что «ключевой для политических воззрений Дугина является классическая концепция „консервативной революции“, направленной на ниспровержение пост-просвещенческого мироустройства и установление нового порядка, в котором должны быть возрождены героические ценности почти забытой „Традиции“. Именно приверженность данной концепции позволяет четко идентифицировать Дугина как фашиста». По мнению Умланда формулировки ряда текстов Дугина, особенно ранних, близки к идеям НСДАП, вплоть до прямого заимствования терминологии и стилистики нацистов. Так, в книге «Гиперборейская теория» Дугин пишет: «Этой книгой мы кладем начало 'ариософии' в русско-язычном контексте»; по словам Дугина

арий, в сущности, определяется не столько биологией, сколько той метафизической миссией, отражением которой во плоти является сама его биология. Арийская раса Субъекта — это раса нордических воинов-священников.

Обвинения в путанице во взглядах и противоречивости[править]

По словам Тимура Полянникова,«многие специалисты, бравшиеся за исследование дугинских теорий, приходили к выводу, что искать в них какое-либо единство или внутреннюю логику попросту бессмысленно — слишком пестр и противоречив набор идеологем, которые Дугин транслировал в разное время на разные аудитории (как сказал Лимонов, „чего спрашивать с Дугина, он же сказочник“). Более того, кое-кто полагает, что вообще все дугинское мифотворчество можно понять, только исходя из колебаний внешнеполитической конъюнктуры»^[3]. Алан Инграм утверждает, что сочинения Дугина характеризуются «противоречиями и путаницей, которые несколько затрудняют их интерпретацию и обобщение»^[34]. Парадорн Рангсимапорн характеризует Дугина как «политического хамелеона, представления которого приспосабливаются к окружающей среде»^[35]. Возражая им, украинский исследователь, бывший координатор Евразийского союза молодёжи в Севастополе^[36][37] Антон Шеховцов считает социополитическую доктрину Дугина по-своему крайне последовательной, ввиду того, что в контексте фашизма различные — даже внешне противоречащие друг другу — идеи целеустремленно интерпретируются в духе определённого фашистского ядра, по принципу «цель оправдывает средства», и взаимное противоречие идей не имеет значения, если они подтверждают выгодный автору тезис^[34].

Обвинения в невежестве[править]

Биофизик Борис Режабек ^[38], анализируя защиту Дугиным диссертации, которая прошла 20 декабря 2000 г. в Ростовском государственном университете и называлась «Эволюция парадигмальных оснований науки (Философско-методологический анализ)»^[39] приводит примеры анекдотических, по его мнению, ошибок в школьном курсе физики, которые он увидел в диссертации. Так, Режабек пишет, что

«Дугин уверен, что второй закон Ньютона выражается формулой F=mv^[40] (очевидно, в голове автора основной закон динамики фундаментально перепутался с формулой кинетической энергии, а может быть, и с формулой Эйнштейна, что и породило нелепое выражение на стр. 108 диссертации). Уравнение Шрёдингера, по его мнению, звучит так: энергия (постоянная) частицы равна частоте волны, умноженной на h (постоянная Планка), а импульс частицы, который меняется в поле сил от точки к точке, равен постоянной h, делённой на длину соответствующей волны, подобным же образом меняющейся в пространстве.» (с. 144) Этот пассаж напоминает анекдот о двоечнике, который сдаёт экзамен по физике. Его спрашивают: «Чему равна постоянная Планка?» Он пишет: h=3. «Чепуха! Но скажите хотя бы, что такое h?» — «А это высота этой планки!» Примерно такого же уровня вся эрудиция Дугина в области физики, хотя он и очень «образованность хочет показать», жонглируя такими словами, как «суперструны», «фракталы», «дао-материя»^[41].

Также, по мнению Бориса Режабека, она содержит абсурдные высказывания в области философии: «так, Лейбниц и Ньютон для него — „полупрофаны“, поскольку не до конца посвящены в идеи розенкрейцеров; Архимед и Евклид с Пифагором виноваты в том, что человечество научилось мыслить не только в категориях власти и подчинения; к тому же, по Дугину критерии науки „ясно связаны с англо-саксонским ареалом, в первую очередь с Англией“, а это уже, считает Борис Режабек, „очевидно пахнет зловредным влиянием атлантистов. О том, что наука Европы начиналась прежде всего в Академиях Италии, он как бы и не подозревает“».^[41].. Присуждение Дугину учёной степени Борис Режабек называет «фарсом»^[41].

Критика взглядов Дугина националистами[править]

Одновременно Александр Дугин подвергается резкой критике со стороны радикальных националистов, которые обвиняют его в интернационализме, видя в его построениях продолжение советской имперской идеологии, только лишённой марксизма^[42].

SI IN FINAL LAUDELE, conform Wikipedia (vedeti si cine il lauda si sustine):

К идеям Дугина положительно относятся такие общественные и политические деятели, как журналист Первого канала Михаил Леонтьев^[43], высокопоставленный сотрудник Администрации Президента РФ Иван Демидов^[44], декан философского факультета СПбГУЮ. Н. Солонин^[45], ведущий программы «Судите сами» Первого канала М. Л. Шевченко^[46].

Писатель и публицист, главный редактор газеты «Завтра» Александр Проханов сказал, что

Александр Дугин — выдающийся русский человек. Это звезда, встающая на нашем небосклоне. Во многом ему нет равных. Он проходит огромные исторические пласты, воскрешает прежние архетипы. Дугин совмещает русские традиции и модернистский авангард. Думаю, что его евразийский пафос обладает такой притягательностью, что будет собирать толпы поклонников и последователей. Дугин — один из ярчайших идеологов наших дней.^[1]

Председатель Исламского комитета России; постоянный член Организации Исламо-арабская народная конференция (ОИАНК); член Совета Левого фронта России; депутат Национальной ассамблеи Российской Федерации Гейдар Джемаль:

Дугин и есть такой подлинный интеллектуал. Может быть, среди всех писателей прошлого лишь Достоевский немного коснулся специфики подлинного интеллектуализма, потому что время от времени его герои вдруг как бы останавливаются, осенённые, поражённые страшной, единственной мыслью, которая вырывает их из колеи обыденного существования, и они потом уединяются от всяких контактов, разговоров — додумать эту огромную страшную мысль. Неважно, что это за мысль, важно, что она всегда грандиозна, парадоксальна по отношению к внешнему миру, к той среде, в которой они находятся. Шатов, Кириллов — это классические прообразы подлинных интеллектуалов, которых смог описать только Достоевский. В этом смысле Дугин — интеллектуал по Достоевскому. Подлинный интеллектуал — это человек, для которого собственная мысль важнее его физического существования.^[47]

Iata, deci, aceasta persoana a fost invitata in Republica Moldova. 

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Ambasadorul Republicii Moldova la ONU reitereaza cererea de retragere a trupelor ruse

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STATEMENT By Ambassador Vlad Lupan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova at the 2013 Substantive Session of the United Nations Disarmament Commission

04.04.2013

Mr. Chairperson,

Let me begin by joining the previous speakers in congratulating you on your election as Chair of the UN Disarmament Commission for the 2013 substantive session, as well as other Bureau members on their election. I would like also avail myself of the opportunity to express my appreciations to Ambassador Enrique Roman Morey, Permanent Representative of Peru, for his efforts as President of the Disarmament Commission last year.

The Republic of Moldova associated itself with the position of the European Union on the matters discussed at the UNDC. However, we would like to stress several points that we consider to be important, both for our country and for an important part of the international community, as we believe.

First of all allow me to reiterate that we trust that the multilateral diplomacy, such as the Disarmament Commission, can bring progress in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation, if there is true political will.

Secondly, we would like to stress two matters, mainly – the nuclear non-proliferation and conventional arms control.

My country perceives the NPT as a key multilateral instrument for the promotion of nuclear disarmament and prevention of nuclear proliferation.We support the call for a strict and full compliance with the NPT, which would ensure the necessary level of international security, a goal as valid today as before. The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty is an additional element of the nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime, whose timely entry into force shall constitute a top priority for all States Parties, as well as, hopefully, a follow up on the banning of the fissile materials production.

Mr. Chairperson,

In order to achieve a genuine security at the international, regional and national levels, progress in disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons should be complemented by confidence building measures in the field of conventional weapons. Parallel processes of arms regulations and disarmament in both weapons of mass destruction and conventional arms shall be developed.

In this respect, we (support the previous speakers) express our satisfaction with the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty yesterday, April 2, 2013. This is an important element in standardizing the arms commerce and excluding negative factors that affected the security of the states in past. At the same time, as we voted for this Treaty, we express our clear understanding that ATT’s provisions prohibit any arm transfers to non-state actors that are beyond the control from a constitutional authority of a state party.

Most importantly in the field of conventional weaponry, the Republic of Moldova strongly advocates for a combination of global and regional conventional arms control arrangements. We believe in the implementation of the global arms control arrangements and in the importance of viable and comprehensive regional arrangements, in our particular case in Europe. Thus, my country is participant to main European arrangements on conventional arms control as well as confidence and security building measures, in particular the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (the CFE Treaty) and the Vienna Document on CSBMs. 

The Republic of Moldova highly values the contribution of these two (cornerstone) documents in ensuring military balance, security and transparency on European continent during the past two decades. At the same time, given the existing impasse around the functioning and the future of the CFE Treaty, we support the efforts aimed at revitalizing and modernizing this important arms control regime.

In this regard, we would welcome an early result on conventional arms control agreement in Europe. Any future control regime in this respect should be based on a legally binding system of verifiable equipment limits, include information exchange and verification measures as well as take full account of other relevant elements of the CFE Treaty. Such a regional regime should be in conformity with, in our case, the Helsinki Final Act principles, leaving no place for misinterpretation. Moreover, such a conventional arms control arrangement shall only strengthen the respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of states-parties. We firmly believe that among other important elements, a new arrangement should reinforce the principle of host-nation consent to the stationing of foreign military forces. In this respect, I would like to reiterate our longstanding position regarding the need to finalize the withdrawal of Russian military forces and munitions from the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova. Let me remind that the stationing of this military presence does not enjoy the consent of the Republic of Moldova and it is in contradiction with the international commitments as well as the relevant provisions of the Republic of Moldova’s Constitution. Any steps towards increasing or modernising this foreign military presence is a factor of serious concern for my Government. Furthermore, if considered in the context of conflict settlement process, such actions are undermining the efforts aimed at finding a peaceful and negotiated solution for the Transnistrian conflict in the framework of the internationally accepted 5+2 talks.

Mr. Chairperson,

Let me conclude by saying that we share the deep conviction that through common approaches and efforts of all parties involved we can succeed in addressing the entire set of the key items of disarmament globally and regionally, thus contributing to the regional and international security. 

Thank you.