PM: Government builds European Moldova, support of our partners makes us more confident on path

Chisinau, July 10 /MOLDPRES/- The progress made by the Republic of Moldova since the historic decision of the European Council to launch accession negotiations, as well as the steps our country will take in the next period were discussed at a today's meeting between Prime Minister Dorin Recean and European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi, the government's communication department has reported.

The prime minister appreciated the significant support and active involvement of the European Commission in the modernization of our country and the implementation of the European integration agenda. According to the premier, the Chisinau authorities remain committed to building a prosperous state, which will become a future EU member, and the visit of the European commissioner is a confirmation of the EU support in this path.

At the press conference, the Prime Minister emphasized that the European Union will disburse 100 million euros to Moldova - 35 million euros will reach our country in the form of financial support, and 72.5 million euros will be for macro-financial assistance.

"The government is building a European Moldova, and the support of our partners makes us more confident on this path. The financial aid we are talking about today is part of the assistance package announced by the EU in the fall of 2022. Now the European Commission will transfer the second instalment of this support, which confirms that the Republic of Moldova is honoring its commitments to citizens. These funds will be allocated to various sectors: economy, education, health and infrastructure - all to improve people's quality of life", the premier said.

For his part, the European Commissioner underlined the efforts of the Chisinau authorities, noting that the next steps aim at aligning national legislation with the European one. Olivér Várhelyi also referred to EU investments in increasing economic resilience, business development and job creation. "The European Union will continue to stand by the Republic of Moldova and is ready to welcome you into the big family of member states," said Commissioner Várhelyi.

The officials visited the Train of Sorrow exhibition in the Great National Assembly Square, launched to mark the 75th anniversary of the second Stalinist deportation operation of July 5-6, 1949.