In 2017, Russia will take over the Presidency of the Commonwealth of Independent States instead of the Republic of Moldova, which refused this position that was laid upon it by rotation within the majority of states from the ex-Soviet Union, writes interfax.ru

The announce was made by the adviser of the Russian Federation President, in Moscow, during a press conference on the eve of the Summit of Head States from CIS from Bishkek, in Kyrgyzstan.   

We remind you that the President Nicolae Timofti, refused to go to the Summit of Head States from CIS, which will happen in Bishkek between 15th and 17th of September.

The President Timofti did not attend the summit last year either, being replaced then, by Valeriu Strelet. The refuse came after in 2013 the President of Moldova, Nicolae Timofti exchanged some harsh statements with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin. This time, the Moldovan delegation will be lead by the Executive Chairman, Pavel Filip.