Moldovan, Belgian officials discuss reforms, cooperation

Chisinau, Apr 3 /MOLDPRES/-President Maia Sandu hosted Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo in Chisinau today. They discussed Moldova's accession to the European Union, the reforms being carried out by the authorities and the economic cooperation between the countries, the presidential press service has reported.

"Belgium, with an area comparable to that of our country, is a good example of the fact that in the European Union all countries are respected, regardless of size. What really matters is our unity and our aspiration to live in peace and freedom," said the head of state.

Also today, Belgian Prime Minister and President Maia Sandu met with young people from several high schools in the capital to discuss our future in the EU. Belgium, one of the six founding countries of the Union, strongly supports our country in its aspiration to be part of the big European family.

"Young people will benefit first and foremost from EU membership, which is why it is crucial that their voices are heard, that the choices made today are reflected in the future, in shaping the European Moldova they want. I urged the younger generation to be active, to get involved and to promote European values, including in this autumn's referendum. European integration is not about politics and parties, European integration is a country project, a project of all, and it is about how the next generations will live - in peace, in a European, democratic, prosperous and safe country", she said.