High EU official notes Moldova's progress on European integration path

10:28 | 24.10.2014 Category: Political

Chisinau, 24 October /MOLDPRES/ - Moldova has made clear progress on its European path. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso made statements to this effect in Brussels during a meeting with the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (PLDM), Vlad Filat.

"You have supported our efforts to align to European standards, achieve visa liberalisation and join the European Union. You have shown that you are a safe friend of Moldova and its citizens. We will continue to follow the European vector to become a candidate country, and a member of the EU, with the same determination", said Vlad Filat.

According to a PLDM press release, Jose Manuel Barroso expressed confidence that the country's European integration process was irreversible.

Vlad Filat also met President Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU), German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Brussels. The German official reiterated her support for Moldova’s European course, encouraging Moldova’s rapprochement with the European Union. Angela Merkel reiterated that she was Moldova’s friend and strong supporter.

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