Moldovan president meets Romanian PM

Chisinau, 25 August /MOLDPRES/ - The Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti today held talks with the Romanian Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos at the State Residence, the presidential press service has reported.

The head of state expressed appreciation of the fact that Romania demonstrates receptivity in relation to Moldova, thanked the Romanian authorities for granting the first tranche of repayable grant and for humanitarian financial aid provided to support disadvantaged people in our country. "This help has come just when we most need it, and this proves that Romania is a reliable friend of our country," said President Timofti.

Also, President Nicolae Timofti welcomed projects in education and related to the local authorities in Moldova.

At his part, the head of the Romanian government said that Romania is and will remain a sincere supporter and advocate of Moldova's European perspective, but reforms must continue, so that Moldova should remain on the European agenda. "Before receiving this first tranche, the Government had to demonstrate that it is able to make reforms. And I hope that our support of European funding will reopen the European financing way for Moldova ", said the Romanian PM.

The talks also focused on the rapid advancement of the stages in completing the interconnection of the European energy market of Moldova. Prime Minister Ciolos said in the context, that there are Romanian businesses interested in investing in Moldova, including the energy projects. If there are positive signals from the Republic of Moldova investments will be put into practice in the coming months. "These initiatives will contribute to the security and welfare of the Moldovan citizens," said Prime Minister Ciolos.

The visit to Chisinau of the Romanian delegation headed by Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos comes amid the release of the first installment of repayable financial assistance for Moldova, worth 60 million euros.

This is the first official visit to Moldova by Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos in office as head of government in Bucharest.

(Editor M. Jantovan)