Synthesis of visit to Bucharest trilateral meeting by Moldovan foreign affairs minister

Chisinau, 14 April /MOLDPRES/  - Romania’s support for Moldova remains firm – this is the conclusion with which Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Affairs and European Integration Minister Nicu Popescu returned from Bucharest, the Foreign Affairs and European Integration Ministry’s (MAEIE) press service has reported.     

„This is what I heard from my counterpart and friend Bogdan Aurescu, as well as from other officials with whom I had meetings. Romania supports us also with concrete projects, such as the construction of bridges, kindergartens, repair of universities and schools – all for the benefit of all Moldova’s citizens,’’ Minister Nicu Popescu said.    

During discussions with President of the Romanian parliament’s Chamber of Deputies Marcel Ciolacu, the Moldovan official appreciated the inter-parliamentary cooperation between the two states. Minister Nicu Popescu welcomed the initiation of the coordinated control at the Leuseni-Albita border crossing point, which enters into force on 15 April. The Moldovan foreign affairs minister also discussed the overhead power line Balti-Suceava, which will enhance the capacity of transfer of electric energy at the Romania-Moldova border. All these projects are meant to contribute to Moldova’s modernization.      

Deputy PM Nicu Popescu and the adviser on European affairs of Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, Luminita Odobescu discussed Romania’s support to implement the European Commission’s recommendations. Luminita Odobescu is a firm voice of support for Moldova.  

„Moldova is not only a country beneficiary of foreign assistance, but also actively contributes to the European and international stability – this is what I stated at my meetings with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana. He reiterated the organization’s support for strengthening the defence capacities of Moldova through diverse partnerships and dialogues we have with the NATO.     

At the same time, I participated in the Black Sea Security Conference, organized under the aegis of the Crimea Platform, during which I referred to the regional security and the repercussions of Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine on the region, and Moldova, as well as to the unprecedented solidarity of the Moldovan people with the Ukrainian people.  

At the conference, I reiterated that Moldova is a European country, which embraces the democracy, freedom and respect for the human rights. I am confident that, due to these values and the well-done job at home, Moldova will be full-fledged member of the European Union.    

I also discussed the Summit of the European Political Community, which will be hosted by Moldova on 1 June. At this event, our friends will be able to make sure that our attachment or the European future is solid.   

On the sidelines of my visit to Bucharest, I gave more interviews with the Romanian and Ukrainian media,’’ the Moldovan diplomacy head added.  

Photo: MAEIE