Transnistria would hold a referendum on independence.

says the declaration, which had held March 31 in Tiraspol VI extraordinary congress of deputies of all levels. At the time of the referendum pridnestrovtsy will invite international observers to imagine who could confirm the legitimacy of expression.

In addition, the congress called on the parliaments of Russia and Ukraine to initiate the procedure for recognition of the independence of the TMR.

The Parliament self-proclaimed republic Yevgeny Shevchuk, commenting on the decision to prepare for the referendum, said: "Over the years, proved the existence of Transnistria independence and self-sufficiency. The purpose of the new referendum is to view our people heard in international organizations. "

Recall that the congress of deputies of all levels of the TMR was convened to find a way out of the grave situation prevailing in the region following the introduction of Ukraine's new customs regulations that restrict exports from Transnistria.

In Tiraspol the introduction of these rules are called "blockade", and in Kiev and Chisinau - "bringing order to the border."