Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Mihai Popsoi said that, if a referendum on the unification of the Republic of Moldova with Romania were held, it would be supported mainly by Moldovans who hold Romanian citizenship. He stressed that such decisions can be taken only in extremely difficult circumstances, when people lives, as well as the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state, face direct threats.
Asked by journalist Cristina Popescu whether he would vote for unification, Popsoi said the answer should be obvious for those who have Romanian citizenship. He emphasized that unification is not a simple decision and that it can be taken only with the support of a broad democratic majority.
“This is not a simple decision. If it were simple, it would have already happened. As long as there is no democratic majority supporting this goal, such a decision cannot be taken, regardless of the wishes of any individual politician,” Popsoi said on the program At 360 Degrees on Radio Moldova.
Referring to President Maia Sandu statement to the British press, Popsoi said that decisions of this magnitude are taken only when the situation becomes critical.
“If the Russian Federation were to get too close to our borders and if our existence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the lives of our citizens were directly threatened, such decisions would be taken in those complicated moments. However, we want to live in peace and hope for a sustainable and lasting peace,” he said.
Popsoi added that President Sandu position on the issue is not new and has been expressed repeatedly. He noted that, in the current geopolitical context, Moldova does not enjoy guaranteed security or fully clear prospects, which keeps the discussion relevant.
President Maia Sandu recently said that she would vote in favor of unification with Romania if a referendum were held, but stressed that European integration remains the most realistic solution, as support for unification is not widespread within the political class or society.