Moldovan parliament votes to leave CIS

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The Parliament of Moldova has voted for the country’s withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

60 out of 101 deputies voted for the respective laws, according to local media reports.

The adopted documents must be signed by Moldovan President. After that, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will send the necessary papers to the CIS Executive Committee. The country's final withdrawal from the organization will take place one year after this.

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