The Republic of Moldova’s challenges faced during the presidential elections, as well as the country’s European path, were discussed by Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi in Brussels during the informal meeting of the EU member states’ foreign ministers dedicated to Moldova. According to a press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the conference focused on ways the EU can support the citizens of Moldova and the necessary measures to counter Russian Federation interference.
”Mihai Popsoi presented the significant challenges our country faced during the presidential elections and outlined the vision for combating the malign influence exerted by criminal groups supported by Russia, who aim to derail Moldova from its European path. In this context, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of EU support to strengthen the resilience of state institutions, continue the reform agenda, fight corruption, and ensure sustainable economic growth for the benefit of citizens,” stated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs press release.
The Moldovan Foreign Minister also emphasized the importance of advancing the EU accession process, including completing the screening process and launching direct negotiations, starting with Cluster I, Fundamental Values.
”The political and financial support of the European Union is essential to maintaining Moldova’s European path and improving the well-being of its people. We are also grateful for the bilateral support from EU member states, which reaffirms that our country has reliable friends it can always count on,” mentioned the Deputy Prime Minister.
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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the EU foreign ministers reconfirmed their support for Moldova’s accession to the European Union.
Mihai Popsoi’s visit also includes meetings with the European Union’s designated Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, the Chief of Staff of the President of the European Council, Pedro Lourtie, as well as the Head of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, David McAllister, Head of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Presidents of Political Groups in the European Parliament, and the President of the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with Moldova, Siegfried Muresan.
Additionally, Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi will have a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of Italy, Antonio Tajani.