Today, the OSCE Mission to Moldova’s office in Tiraspol hosted a meeting of Representatives for Political Issues in the Transdniestrian settlement process. During the meeting, the Political Representatives, in the presence of mediators and observers, have discussed a wide range of topical issues and agreed to intensify dialogue, including at the level of expert (working) groups, to resolve these for the benefit of the people living on both banks of the Dniester/Nistru River. In particular:

CHISINAU, 31 August 2026 – Christopher W. Smith took office today as the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, following his appointment by the Swiss OSCE Chairman-in-Office. He will also serve as the OSCE mediator in the Transdniestrian settlement process.