On October 8, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Roman Roșca held a meeting with Thomas Lenk, the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the Transnistrian Settlement Process.
The discussions focused on the current situation in the Transnistrian region, particularly in the area of human rights, in the context of its ongoing deterioration and the increasing pressure from Tiraspol on citizens who freely express their opinions or reach out to the constitutional authorities.
Deputy Prime Minister Roșca highlighted Chișinău’s concern regarding numerous cases of arbitrary detention and persecution in the region, reiterating the call for the immediate release of illegally detained individuals and the cessation of all forms of intimidation against citizens.
The essential role of the OSCE in monitoring the human rights situation and promoting the observance of universally guaranteed standards was also acknowledged.
Chișinău’s full openness to provide necessary assistance to residents of the Transnistrian region was reaffirmed, including in the social and humanitarian dimensions, through access to quality public services, advanced medical care, and the benefits of sustainable development projects implemented with the support of international partners.
The officials agreed to maintain constant communication and coordinate their approaches to identify sustainable solutions for the protection of fundamental human rights and the advancement of the peaceful reintegration of the country.