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Moldovan president: Geopolitical competition on the rise worldwide

16 March 2018 10:46 (UTC +04:00)

Armed conflicts are ongoing in different parts of the world, and global approaches to these issues differ wildly, said Moldovan President Igor Dodon.

He made the remarks at a panel titled “Present and future of the Balkans – lynchpin of regional security or new geopolitical chessboard?” which was held as part of the 6th Global Baku Forum in Baku on March 15, APA reports.

The 6th Global Baku Forum, titled “Bridging Gaps to Create Inclusive Societies”, kicked off on March 15. The forum is co-organized by the Azerbaijani State Committee on Work with Diaspora and the Nizami Ganjavi International Center.

The Moldovan leader said that there is less support for global order. “From this perspective, it is becoming more and more difficult to build a stable, sustainable future,” he added.

The ongoing conflicts in many countries over the past decade have already reached a critical point, said Dodon, stressing that there being no unanimous approach and no peace is one of the factors causing other dangers.

"The phrase ‘war’ is widely used in the media. Small countries suffer from it when big countries can not come to agreement. Balkan countries are an example of it," he said.

Dodon added that the role of the European Union and the establishment of the OSCE to ensure security in the Balkans region are commendable.

"I think it is time for a comprehensive discussion of this issue. Geopolitical competition is on the rise worldwide. These conflicts should be settled in accord with the principles of territorial integrity and border inviolability. Moldova will not oppose Russia in cooperation with the EU, nor will it oppose the United States in collaboration with Russia. We seek a balanced cooperation with the East and the West,” the Moldovan leader said.