Moldova's foreign policy based on national interest

Chisinau, 11 February /MOLDPRES/- Moldova’s foreign policy is based on the national interest of the state.

Today President Igor Dodon attended an enlarged meeting of the College of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, saying that the main goals of foreign policy should be based on three priorities: promoting a balanced foreign policy, professionalism and discipline in the activity of the Moldovan diplomatic missions and pragmatic and efficient approaches by the Moldovan ambassadors. “Moldova’s national interest requires both the implementation of the Association Agreement with the European Union and development of strategic partnerships signed with Western and Eastern states. We expect professionalism and discipline from the diplomatic staff and non-involvement in political statements. Moldovan ambassadors should not be the spokesman for political parties, they are the voice of national interest abroad, ” Dodon said.

The president underlined the importance of Moldova’s relations with the neighbours, and recalled that in April 2020 it is 10 years since the signing of the Strategic Partnership with Romania. He noted that the Moldovan state "has no divergence with the Romanian state".

For his part, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Aureliu Ciocoi said that this year the ministry’s activity will be realistic and pragmatic, based on a pro-Moldova vision. “We hope that in 2020 we will boost the implementation of the provisions of the Association Agreement with the European Union and develop new strategic partnerships. We want to deepen the dialogue with the United States of America to become eligible for the Millenium Challenge 2. At the same time, we want to develop pragmatic relations with the Russian Federation and to sign new strategic partnerships ”, he said.

Ciocoi announced the visit to Chisinau in March by Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban and Secretary General of the Council of Europe, who will participate together with the Moldovan authorities in celebrating the 25th anniversary of Moldova’s presence in the international organization.