EU to support Moldova in implementing Association Agenda

15:22 | 07.05.2015 Category: Economic

Chisinau, 7 May /MOLDPRES/ - The European Union is willing to provide the necessary support to Moldova in the implementation of the association agenda. European Commission Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations Director General Christian Danielsson made statements to this effect at a meeting with Economics Minister Stephane Bride Deputy today.

According to sources from the Economics Ministry, the two officials discussed the European Union’s technical and financial assistance given to Moldova under the Eastern Partnership for the implementation of the association agenda, ensuring stability and sustainable economic development.

Stephane Bride thanked for the continuous support provided by the European Union within bilateral and multilateral cooperation and mentioned the vital importance of the European community’s support for Moldova in the European integration process. In this context, the deputy premier requested the disbursement of funds within the Support to the European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD) Programme, designed to increase the competitiveness of agricultural products, rural modernisation and achieving a higher level of marketing in the food sector.

"Undoubtedly, through close cooperation within the Eastern Partnership, Moldova will be able to achieve all the objectives set out in the Association Agreement including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA), which will lead to the country’s economic development and a closer political association with the EU", said the economics minister.

The financial assistance provided by the EU has been synchronised with the priorities and objectives set out in the cooperation agreements between Moldova and the EU, and will be offered in 2014-2020. The financing fund for Moldova within the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) increased from 40 million euros in 2007 to 131 million in 2014. ENI will be used to implement reforms in the areas of justice, education, economic development and energy. Also, additional funds were allocated for investments in infrastructure, regional development, cross-border cooperation projects, economic stimulation in rural areas and support for SMEs and civil society.

(Reporter A. Mardare, Editor M. Jantovan)

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