Today, the Republic of Moldova celebrates Sovereignty Day. What happened in the 32 years – Evenimentul Zilei
The declaration was adopted in a complex historical context, when several states of the Soviet Union declared their sovereignty. Estonia was the first country in the former USSR to declare sovereignty in November 1988, followed by Lithuania in April 1989 and Latvia in July 1989. In the meantime, Lithuania declared its independence from the state on March 11, 1990. of Sovereignty of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Moldova had also been preceded by that of Georgia on 26 May 1990 and Russia on 12 June 1990.
According to Moldovan historians, the adoption of the Declaration of Sovereignty was the first major victory of the democratic forces in their struggle for rebirth and national liberation. The Declaration of Sovereignty stipulates that the sovereignty of the Moldovan SSR is the only and necessary condition for the existence of the state of Moldova. This document affirms the supremacy of the laws of the Moldovan SSR over those of the Union, establishes citizenship and provides for the sovereign right to maintain diplomatic relations with all countries of the world.
Republic of Moldova celebrates Sovereignty Day
At the same time, the document stipulates the unitary and indivisible character of the state. At the same time, it is noted that “land, subsoil, waters, forests and other natural resources located on the territory of RSS Moldova, as well as the entire economic, financial, technical-scientific potential, national heritage values” are declared “unconditional exclusive property of RSS Moldova” .
Finally, Article 13 of the document stated that “this Declaration serves as a basis for the drafting of the new Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, the improvement of Republican legislation and the position of the Republic of Moldova for the preparation and conclusion of the Union Treaty within the Commonwealth of Sovereign States.” The Declaration of Sovereignty was voted on with one abstention.