Moldovan parliament speaker meets delegation of American Jewish Committee

Chisinau, 11 July /MOLDPRES/ - Parliament Speaker Andrian Candu today unveiled the achievements and challenges of Moldova in implementing the Association Agreement with EU, as well as the developments of the external context to a delegation of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), led by David Harris, the parliament’s communication and public relations department has reported.  

Andrian Candu referred to the present political and parliamentary agenda, as well as to the synchronization of the parliament’s and government’s agendas in implementing the priority reforms. According to the speaker, the legislative priorities for the immediately next period regard the reforms in the financial and banking sectors, fighting corruption, ensuring the energy system’s security, creating attractive conditions for the business environment and instruments of protection for foreign investors.   

“Moldova’s integration into EU is not an easy process, as we must change not only the legislation, but also the mentality of people. The biggest challenge for the authorities is to regain the trust of the citizens and development partners,” Andrian Candu said.  

The parliament speaker reiterated the importance to strengthen the strategic dialogue with the USA, including in order to increase the number of American projects in Moldova.  

At the same time, the speaker highlighted the Moldova’s commitment in promotion of tolerance, non-discrimination and fighting anti-Semitism. Andrian Candu said that, starting from 2015, under parliament decision, 27 January is declared day of Holocaust victims’ remembrance, thus Moldova joining more states commemorating the victims of this tragedy.  

The American Jewish Committee marks its 110th anniversary in 2016. It is one of the most influential Jewish American organizations, which promotes anti-Semitism and phenomenon of non-discrimination; it speaks out for protecting the rights of national minorities and has an active role in promoting the interests of Moldova in the U.S. Congress.    

(Editor A. Raileanu)