Italy, Lithuania to further back Moldova in European integration

14:36 | 05.03.2015 Category: Official

Chisinau, 5 March /MOLDPRES/- Prime Minister Chiril Gaburici today met Italian and Lithuanian ambassadors to Moldova, Enrico Nunziata and Rimantas Latakas, respectively. Gaburici discussed the need to continue reforms, Moldova's European integration, as well as boosting the trade exchanges with the two states, the government's communication and media relations department has reported.

Gaburici stressed the special character of the Moldovan-Italian ties and highly appreciated Italy's involvement in developing the investment sector of Moldova. "We have enhanced relations and we welcome the Italian business people's presence, as well as their contribution to our economic growth. At the same time, we think that they will serve as a good example for investors from other European countries", he noted.

For his part, the Italian ambassador congratulated Gaburici, on behalf of the Italian government, on investiture as premier, and assured him of Italy's firm support for Moldova in continuing the European integration. "Italy is interested to further develop the relations with your country in the business and banking sector, as well as in the information technologies," Enrico Nunziata said.

The main issue of the discussion with the Lithuanian ambassador was focused on the Moldovan-Lithuanian ties.

Gaburici stressed that the Moldovan government's priorities were European integration, speeding up reforms and fighting corruption. In this context, the premier pointed out the need of transferring expertise. "Lithuania's experience is very valuable for Moldova and we have a lot to learn from your country", he added.

For his part, the Lithuanian ambassador said his country was willing to provide expertise and assistance in different sectors, including the justice. Also, he emphasised the need to strengthen the bilateral ties. "I hope that we fortify the relations between our countries and continue having a very good cooperation," Latakas concluded.

So far, Moldova has signed over 30 bilateral agreements both with Italy and Lithuania.

(Editor L. Alcază)

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