Next week, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nicu Popescu will participate in the NATO Summit in Vilnius. Western allies are set to adopt a declaration of support for the Republic of Moldova. However, negotiations are ongoing until the last moment, and the details will be revealed on the day of the summit.
During a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nicu Popescu hinted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had visited Moldova on his way to Bulgaria, where he discussed security guarantees that Ukraine is seeking at the NATO summit.
“It is absolutely clear that NATO is a reliable partner, NATO is a partner that assists our country. NATO is an organization that has successfully ensured peace on the European continent, and this partnership helps us in the Republic of Moldova to maintain Moldova in conditions of peace, stability, and calm. The political relations with the Russian Federation are largely affected by the hostile and unfriendly policies of the Russian Federation towards the Republic of Moldova. Russia is the country that initiated the largest military aggression on the European continent since World War II,” stated Nicu Popescu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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The NATO Summit in Vilnius holds significant importance for Moldova as it seeks closer ties and support from its Western partners. The declaration of support expected to be adopted by NATO allies underscores the commitment to maintaining peace, stability, and security in the Republic of Moldova. The negotiations leading up to the summit are crucial in shaping the specifics of this support.
Minister Popescu’s participation in the summit highlights the importance Moldova places on its partnership with NATO and the significance of the alliance’s role in promoting regional security and stability. The Republic of Moldova has faced ongoing challenges in its political and security landscape, with tensions arising from its relationship with Russia. The NATO Summit serves as a platform for diplomatic discussions and collaborative efforts to address these challenges.