Any future negotiations or a peace agreement on Ukraine will not address the Republic of Moldova without Chisinau taking part, Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi said in an interview with the state news agency Moldpres.
“There is no such risk. We are making consistent efforts to ensure that no one discusses the Republic of Moldova without Chisinau. We have secured this understanding in Washington and in European capitals,” Popsoi said. He stressed that Moldovas partners clearly recognize that any talks involving the country must include its official representatives, out of respect for Moldovas sovereignty and for practical reasons.
According to the minister, active Moldovan diplomacy ensures that national interests remain protected in any international processes linked to the war in Ukraine and its resolution.
Popsoi also said that a future peace agreement would create favorable conditions for Moldovas economic development. He reiterated Chisinaus readiness to act as a logistical hub for Ukraines post war reconstruction, highlighting Moldovas support for Ukraine through humanitarian aid, the hosting of Ukrainian refugees, and the facilitation of exports when Black Sea routes were blocked.
“We want peace to return to Ukraine and to our region. Everyone wants a durable, just, and sustainable peace. We remain open and ready to contribute to this process,” the foreign minister said, referring to the scale and complexity of the war and its humanitarian and economic impact.
Referring to Moldovas role after signing, on December 16, the Convention establishing the International Claims Commission for Ukraine, Popsoi underlined the importance of accountability mechanisms. Moldova joined more than 30 countries in the initiative, which includes three pillars: a register of damages, an international tribunal for crimes of aggression, and the new claims commission.
“This mechanism is essential for countries like the Republic of Moldova that rely on international law. For small states with limited resources, international law remains our main ally,” Popsoi said.
He added that Moldovas current presidency of the Council of Europe places additional responsibility on Chisinau to promote decisions that strengthen international law and reduce impunity for acts of aggression.
“The creation of these mechanisms represents a success for the international community and reinforces an international order based on the rule of law, not the law of force,” the minister concluded.