Speaker meets Moldovans residing in Rome

Chisinau, June 6. /MOLDPRES/- On the sidelines of the official visit to Italy, Speaker Igor Grosu met with a group of Moldovans living in Rome. The discussions focused on current issues, including the reforms initiated by the Chisinau authorities or the challenges faced by Moldova, the parliament's communications and public relations department has reported.

Grosu spoke to the citizens about the European path of the Republic of Moldova and the progress made in this regard. "We want and are doing everything in our power to succeed in opening accession negotiations with the EU as soon as possible. And here we need the involvement of all citizens, wherever they are, and our Moldovans from the diaspora are the best ambassadors of the Republic of Moldova on the external level", he said.

Also, Moldovan citizens living in Rome said they watched the European Political Community Summit with pride and noted the announcement that roaming tariffs in the European Union will be significantly reduced from January 1, 2024.

Another issue was related to the support programs for entrepreneurs, aimed at developing the business environment, creating jobs and economic growth. "I encourage you to come home and invest in the future of the Republic of Moldova. Only together will we transform our country", he said.

On 4-7 June Grosu is on an official visit to Italy. Deputies Galina Sajin and Mihai Druță are members of the parliamentary delegation accompanying the head of the legislature on his visit to Italy. The official visit's agenda includes meetings with the leadership of the Italian Parliament - President of Senate Ignazio La Russa and President of the Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana. Also, the delegation of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova will discuss with parliamentarians from the committees for foreign policy in the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, as well as with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Edmondo Cirielli. Grosu will also participate in the inauguration of the Moldovan-Italian Friendship Parliamentary Group, which was recently established in the Italian Parliament. In Rome, he will discuss investment opportunities in the Republic of Moldova with representatives of several Italian companies.

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