NATO leaders: We call on Russia to withdraw all its troops from Moldova

Representatives of NATO countries have welcomed the democratic reforms carried out in Moldova.

The Declaration on the results of the Washington summit of the North Atlantic Alliance stated it, infotag.md reports.

“We will never recognize Russia’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory, including Crimea. We also call on Russia to withdraw all its troops from Moldova and Georgia, stationed there without their consent,” the statement said.

Support is also expressed for reforms and strengthening the republic’s defense capabilities.

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“We applaud Moldova’s efforts to continue democratic reforms as it moves forward, like Bosnia and Herzegovina, on its path to European integration, and we are committed to supporting their security and defense capabilities and strengthening their capacity to counter hybrid threats. We also strengthen our relations with existing and potential new partners outside the Euro-Atlantic area, where this can contribute to our mutual security,” the Declaration reads.