The foreign policy committees of the Moldovan and Romanian parliaments signed a joint declaration today, supporting the initiation of negotiations for Moldova’s accession to the European Union. The committees signed the document following their meeting in Bucharest.
Senator Titus Corlatean, head of the Foreign Policy Committee of Romania’s parliament, opened the meeting. He highlighted Moldova’s positive results in implementing reforms and the existence of the necessary conditions to start the negotiation process.
Corlatean stated, “Moldova earned its candidate status through hard work, with support from Romania and its partners. It represents a concrete step toward continuing the negotiation process. However, the situation is not simple due to the war between Russia and Ukraine. The European integration process depends on the merits of each candidate state. According to the European Commission’s evaluations, Moldova ranks first. Therefore, we have strong arguments to justify starting accession negotiations by the end of this year. Today, we send an important signal to our European partners. Adopting the common declaration text is crucial, giving governments additional momentum to act in the right direction.”
Doina Gherman, Moldova’s Deputy Parliament Speaker and head of the foreign policy commission, thanked the Romanian officials for supporting Moldova’s EU accession process.
Gherman said, “Every time we come to Bucharest, we feel at home. Thank you for initiating this joint declaration of the Foreign Policy Committees of both parliaments. We have very little time until the end of the year, so we must consolidate efforts to convey support for Moldova’s European path. Last week, the 2025 enlargement package report was presented. In 12 months, Moldova achieved progress expected over 30 months. Beyond technical progress, our society demonstrated through parliamentary elections that it wants to continue the European path. Moldova’s Constitution establishes the European path as a strategic national objective, confirmed by the citizens in 2024 through a referendum, when they clearly stated that Moldova belongs in the great European family.”
The parliamentarians also discussed advancing Moldova’s European integration as the country fulfills its commitments, Romania’s support for Moldova’s EU agenda, and the European Union’s support for Moldova.
The Moldovan parliamentary delegation, led by Deputy Parliament Speaker Doina Gherman, includes Foreign Policy Commission members Adrian Balutel, Ion Groza, Mihail Druta, and Veronica Rosca, head of the parliamentary friendship group with Romania and head of the juridical commission for appointments and immunities.
In Bucharest, the Moldovan delegation will meet Romanian Senate President Mircea Abrudean and Presidential Adviser for European Affairs Valentin Naumescu.
The deputies will also visit the chapel of Saint Sophia Church in Bucharest to pay their last respects to Ilie Ilascu.