Romania supports continuation of Moldova’s European development model

Chisinau, 03 March /MOLDPRES/ – There has been political stability and a result – oriented government in Moldova, especially in recent two years. We want continuation of Moldova’s European development model. These statements made head of Delegation to EU – Moldova Parliamentary Commission, MEP Andi Cristea, and Romanian Senator, Titus Corlatean, during a meeting with leader of Democrats’ party of Moldova (PDM), Vlad Plahotniuc, in Chisinau.

During the talks, MEP Andi Cristea expressed confidence that after parliamentary elections in autumn, Moldova would be led by a pro – European government.

"We want to continue the European development vector of Moldova. You can count on our support. It is now crucial that seriousness that Government of Filip has proved and confirmed by conclusions of Council adopted earlier this week should continue," said Cristea.

Similarly, MEP welcomed high – level dialogue, which took place in Chisinau on 02 March, and encouraged cooperation of Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine.

Romanian Senator, Titus Corlatean, appreciated the results of government and noted that "it is important for us to have a pro – European partner further, including after legislative elections this autumn."

"It is a good thing that in Moldova, especially in recent two years, there has been political stability and a government producing results, economic growth consistent with a series of reforms that have advanced and have to continue," said Corlatean.

The head of the Democrats thanked, on behalf of PDM, for Romania's constant interest towards Moldova and for fact that neighbouring country has used its position to help Moldova in Brussels.

"We felt support and help, shoulder of Romania when it was our hardest. That is not forgotten. Probably, in 2016, Romania was the only one which believed in Moldova. It is important to us and we appreciate support you offer to us," said Plahotniuc.

On Friday, 02 March, Interparliamentary Conference: Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine: Eastern Partnership and Current Security Challenges was held in Chisinau, organised by Speakers of Parliaments of Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine in cooperation with US Atlantic Council.

(Reporter A. Zara, editor M. Jantovan)