PM says authorities intend to change Moldova from inside to be accepted into EU

Chisinau, 17 July /MOLDPRES/ – The authorities in Chisinau intend to change Moldova from inside so as to be accepted into EU as a reliable member with functional democratic institutions. The statement was made on Tuesday, 16 July, by Prime Minister, Maia Sandu, in Berlin after meeting German Chancellor, Angela Merkel.

"We want to relaunch the idealist project on development of Moldova. We shall not only say that we are Europeans. What we are proposing is to change Moldova from inside so that we can be accepted into EU as a trusted member with functional democratic institutions. More than ever, we rely on your support for transformation of Moldova into a European state that puts the interests of citizens at the top of the list of priorities," said Maia Sandu.

The PM said that the new Government has had a difficult task to rebuild the state and restore the trust of Moldovan citizens and strategic partners of Moldova. The head of the Chisinau government has also specified the need to clean Moldovan corruption and money – laundering schemes, so that the state institutions function in the best interest of people.

"None of the transition states can immediately achieve these goals. What matters now is the direction we are heading and the reasons that guide us," said Maia Sandu.

PM Maia Sandu paid a visit to Germany on Tuesday, 16 July.