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Moldovan PM meets Lithuanian counterpart

20:22 | 22.08.2019 Category: Official

Chisinau, 22 August /MOLDPRES/ – There have been discussed the European path of Moldova, promotion of a new European partnership initiative, as well as bilateral governmental cooperation, by Prime Minister, Maia Sandu, at the meeting with her Lithuanian counterpart, Saulius Skvernelis, the government's communication and protocol department has reported.

In this context, the Moldovan PM has expressed the gratitude for political support that the Government of Lithuania grants to Moldova in achieving the structural reforms and priority objectives of Moldova, but also for providing the necessary development assistance and expertise, as a member of EU, a bilateral partner and a NATO member.

Similarly, Maia Sandu has appreciated the active political dialogue between Moldova and Lithuania, giving assurances that the action plan of Government will be based upon implementation of the Association Agreement (AA) with EU and that it will be taken the necessary measures to regain the trust of citizens in the state institutions. "We have proposed that, it should be taken a series of actions in the shortest time as to ensure an independent justice, with professional judges and prosecutors, so as to build strong and efficient institutions in the fight against corruption, but also for all citizens, especially those with low incomes, to feel an improvement in the standard of living”, specified PM.

At his part, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis has emphasised that Lithuania strongly supports Moldova in implementing AA, as well as in other concrete areas related to the process of European integration, supporting the efforts of Moldova in the European capitals. "Lithuania is ready to support a new European partnership initiative and provide assistance to Moldova in the fight against corruption, implementation of measures to prevent and combat money laundering and other important areas," said Lithuanian PM.

The parties were also open to continuing negotiations for signing of Intergovernmental agreement (AI) upon mutual recognition of driving licences and Bilateral agreement of roaming tax reduction (ABPRTR).

Also, during his visit to Vilnius, PM Maia Sandu has had an official meeting with the Lithuanian SP, Viktoras Pranckietis, during which the interlocutors exchanged views on strengthening of interparliamentary relations and exchange of experience between the Parliaments from Chisinau and Vilnius, while also emphasising the importance of exchanging experience and taking over European good practices in Moldova.

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