MOSCOW. March 24 (Interfax) - The results of recent elections in Gagauzia indicate that this autonomous region of Moldova wants to further promote its relations with Russia, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on its website on Tuesday.
"The outcome of the elections in Gagauzia confirms that a considerable number of voters in this autonomous region spoke out in favor of further developing their traditionally close ties with the Russian Federation," the ministry said.
"This circumstance is creating a solid foundation for the further development of interregional and historically close ties between Russia and this region in the economy, social issues, culture, education and other areas," it said.