Moldovan parliament speaker, Romanian president tackle European integration

Chisinau, 26 March /MOLDPRES/ - Romania calls on European states to propose specific programmes to support Moldova's European course. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis made statements to this effect at a meeting with Parliament Speaker Andrian Candu, who is on a visit to Bucharest, the parliament's communication and public relations department has reported.

"The Summit in Riga represents an important moment for the European course of Moldova. Romania conveyed European states messages according to which the EU should offer something more concrete and nuanced for Moldova. But European partners expect the Chisinau government to show some progress on concrete issues, "said Romanian President Klaus Iohannis.

The officials discussed Moldova's European agenda, strengthening bilateral relations, domestic political developments and regional security.

Andrian Candu praised the Romanian authorities’ constant support for Moldova, including in the process of modernising the country. Parliament Speaker Andrian Candu was supported by President Klaus Iohannis in his appeal launched during the visit to Romania to attract capital in all strategic sectors for Moldova.

Andrian Candu referred to the priorities established by the Moldovan parliament, namely the adoption of the state budget and fiscal policy, effective management of the situation in the financial and banking sector, justice sector reform, enhancing dialogue with the authorities of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia and Transnistria.

Andrian Candu today ends his two-day visit to Bucharest. This was the Moldovan official’s first visit to Romania as parliament speaker on a bilateral dimension.

(Editor M. Jantovan)