Moldova may appeal to partners, military/political organizations in case of failure to ensure its security - Constitutional Court
CHISINAU. May 3 (Interfax) - The neutrality principle proclaimed by Moldova is not at odds with the current constitution, the Moldovan Constitutional Court said on Tuesday in connection with the Liberal Party's inquiry.
"The neutrality principle is proclaimed by Article 11 of the Moldovan constitution. It fully meets the spirit and the letter of the law, and it is not at odds with other provisions of the constitution and the current laws," the Constitutional Court said in its ruling.
The Constitutional Court said at the same time that Moldova might join military and political blocs whenever "that is necessary for the provision of national security."
"In case Moldova is unable to ensure national security on its own, it may ask partners, military and political organizations, for assistance, depending on the circumstances," the court said.
Such circumstances may be a complex regional situation, as well as unsettled conflicts in Transdniestria, which create threats and challenges to Moldova's security, the court said, adding that Moldova was not in control of 11% of its territory for now.
The Liberal Party asked the Constitutional Court to verify the principle's constitutionality back in November 2014, but the court did not process the request until now.