Mr Putin and Mr Voronin gave particular attention to settling the Transdnestr issue in connection with the start of the guarantor-countries’ participation in a joint constitutional commission of Moldova and Transdnestr in July.
The two Presidents stressed the importance of the commission which is to draft a new constitution for Moldova.
The Russian leader expressed conviction that both Moldova and Transdnestr would make a constructive contribution to the work of the commission. Mr Putin promised further assistance in ensuring the effective work of the commission.