Romania's foreign affairs minister says Moldova not alone facing hybrid attacks

Chisinau, 20 November /MOLDPRES/ - Moldova is not alone facing the hybrid attacks; the country has with it such partners as Romania and the United Kingdom. We are and we will stay with Moldova, based on the bilateral strategic partnership and of the community of language, history and culture, which connects us. Foreign Affairs Minister Luminita Odobescu, on a visit to Chisinau, today made statements to this effect.  

The Romanian diplomacy head noted that Moldova’s place was in Europe and its citizens deserve a safer, worthier, better, more prosperous and European place. In the context, the Romanian official stressed that the positive steps registered by the Moldovan authorities on the last period in the European integration process ‘’will represent a catalyst for the future progress.’’  

„The European Union’s commitment is doubled today also by the substantial support of important partners, such as the United Kingdom. We had profound discussions on how to respond to attack against the democracy. The progress made by Moldova on the European way is obvious, substantial and appreciated. Our goal is to support Moldova’s citizens, so that the living conditions should be improved. The projects are carried out in the interest of the citizens. They will continue. As for the consolidation of Moldova’s resilience, the cooperation with the Moldovan authorities is complex. We are and we will stay with Moldova, based on the strategic bilateral partnership and of the community of language, history and culture which connects us. Moldova’s place is in Europe and its citizens deserve a safer, worthier, better, more prosperous and European place,’’ Luminita Odobescu said.    

Also, Minister Luminita Odobescu welcomed the reelection of Maia Sandu to the office of Moldova’s president, as well as the positive result achieved at the constitutional referendum on the country’s European integration.  

„The results achieved at the ballot are historical. Unfortunately, the level of noxious pressures exerted on Moldova before and during the electoral exercise was historical too. The scope and diversity of the attacks, the virulence of the hostile and illegal actions, which regarded the affecting of the electoral climate in Moldova, was really unprecedented. The Chisinau authorities proved determination, courage and efficiency in the counteraction of the interferences from abroad. I convey our appreciation also for Moldova’s citizens, as they proved maturity and capacity to discern between the phase elections and the ones with decisive value for the future,’’ Luminita Odobescu said.           

Romania’s Foreign Affairs Minister Luminita Odobescu and Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom David Lammy today pay a visit to Moldova. The visits were hosted by Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Affairs Minister Mihai Popsoi. The officials had meetings in trilateral format during the visits.