The Republic of Moldova is preparing to fully align with European Union sanctions against Russia and Belarus. Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi made the announcement at a conference on EU enlargement held in Chisinau on November 9.
The official also said that Moldova’s foreign and security policy is currently 91% aligned with that of the European Union.
“We are currently at around 91% alignment with the European Union’s sanctions policy. We still have a slight gap when it comes to the sectoral sanctions package introduced back in 2014, with which we have not aligned, concerning Russia and Belarus. This is an outstanding commitment that needs to be addressed so that we can reach 100% alignment. We are now working to identify the solutions and mechanisms needed to achieve this, demonstrating through concrete actions that we fully share European values and act accordingly,” Popsoi said.
Mihai Popsoi added that decisions are expected to be taken soon, allowing the Republic of Moldova to demonstrate to its partners in Brussels and EU member states that it is fulfilling its commitments, aligning with European values and contributing to regional security rather than merely benefiting from it.
In this regard, Moldova is participating in missions under the European Union’s Common Security and Defence Policy.