Article 11 of the Moldovan constitution enshrines neutrality by constitutional law prohibiting Moldova from entering into any military alliance, such as [[NATO]], or any other military alliance. It further prohibits the stationing or staging of foreign troops on or from its territory:
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Article 11 of the Moldovan constitution enshrines neutrality by constitutional law prohibiting Moldova from entering into any military alliance, such as [[NATO]], or any other military alliance. It further prohibits the stationing, or staging for offensive operations, any foreign troops on or from its territory:
{{quotebox-float|'''Article 11: The Republic of Moldova – a Neutral State''''
{{quotebox-float|'''Article 11: The Republic of Moldova – a Neutral State''''
:(1) The Republic of Moldova proclaims its permanent neutrality.
:(1) The Republic of Moldova proclaims its permanent neutrality.