H. Res. 562 — what changed
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity.
From Introduced in House to Engrossed in House. 1 section amended and 1 added between Introduced in House and Engrossed in House.
That the House of Representatives—
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reaffirms that it is the policy of the United States to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova and the inviolability of its borders by other nation-states;
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reaffirms that it is the policy of the United States to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova and the inviolability of its borders;
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supports the Strategic Dialogue as a means to strengthen relations between the Republic of Moldova and the United States and enhance the democratic, economic, rule of law, and security reforms already being implemented by the Republic of Moldova;
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encourages the President and the Department of State to enhance United States cooperation with the Government of Moldova and civil society organizations and focus assistance on justice sector reform, anti-corruption efforts, strengthening democratic institutions, domestic energy development, diversification of energy supplies and energy efficiency, as well as promoting trade and investment opportunities;
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encourages the President to expedite the implementation of Public Law 113–96, especially for populations in Ukraine and Moldova;
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affirms the Republic of Moldova's sovereign right to determine its own partnerships free of external coercion and pressure, and affirms Moldova's right to associate with the European Union or any regional organization;
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affirms calls upon the Republic Government of Moldova’s sovereign right Russia to determine fulfill its own partnerships free of external coercion and pressure, commitments made at the OSCE's Istanbul summit in 1999 and affirms Moldova’s right to associate with the European Union or any regional organization as well as withdraw its right to develop political, trade, social, and cultural military forces and security links with munitions from within the European Union;internationally recognized territory of the Republic of Moldova;
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calls upon the Government of Russia to fulfill its commitments made at the OSCE’s Istanbul summit in 1999 and to withdraw its military forces and munitions from within the internationally recognized territory of the Republic of Moldova;
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calls upon the Government of Russia to refrain from economic threats and pressure against Moldova and to cease any and all actions that support separatist movements on the territory of Moldova;
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supports constructive engagement and confidence-building measures between the Government of Moldova and the authorities in the Transnistria region in order to secure a peaceful resolution to the conflict;
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supports efforts to resolve the Transnistria issue through a comprehensive settlement that affirms Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while providing a special status for the Transnistrian region within Moldova;
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finds that the only lasting resolution to the Transnistria issue is through a comprehensive settlement that affirms Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while providing a special status for the Transnistrian region within Moldova;
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urges officials in the Transnistrian region to allow OSCE Mission to Moldova monitors unrestricted access to the region;
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urges all parties to refrain from unilateral actions that may undermine efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution, as well as the agreements already reached, and encourages leaders of the Transnistrian region to resume negotiations toward a political settlement; and
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affirms that lasting stability and security in Europe is a key priority for the United States and that these can only be achieved if the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all European countries is respected.