“The solidarity of EU countries with Moldova is crucial due to Russia’s policy that threatens the region. The strong political will in Chișinău and the EU’s openness has opened a window of opportunity that must be used urgently,” Landsbergis said.
The meeting also focused on Moldova’s progress in implementing the European Commission’s recommendations with a view to opening the EU accession negotiations, the implementation of reform in the justice, security and defence sectors, and the fight against corruption.
“Russia continuously seeks to destabilise Moldova’s internal situation and undermine its European integration aspirations. Therefore, we must believe in Moldova’s European future. I am delighted that, as an EU candidate, Moldova is firmly on the path of reform, consolidating the political elite’s efforts to achieve the goal of the EU integration,” Landsbergis said.
On 26-27 April, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis, and other Foreign Ministers of the eight Nordic-Baltic countries (NB8) are visiting Moldova.
Ministers also met today with Moldovan Speaker of the Parliament Igor Grosu, Prime Minister Dorin Recean, Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu, and other officials and representatives of non-governmental organisations.
