Strengthening Moldovan-British strategic partnership, support for reintegration process discussed in London

Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri, at his today’s working visit to London, met Lord Wood, Minister for Europe at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office of the United Kingdom.

The officials discussed aspects of the bilateral Moldovan-British cooperation, reaffirming the strategic nature of the partnership between Moldova and the United Kingdom, with an emphasis on strengthening resilience and supporting the reform agenda.

The meeting provided an opportunity to share information on the latest developments in the Transnistrian settlement process and to present the actions undertaken by Moldova’s authorities to implement reintegration policies, with a focus on the support measures offered to residents on both banks of the Dniester. In the context, Valeriu Chiveri presented goals of the Convergence Fund and the projects to be implemented for the benefit of Moldova’s citizens residing in the Transnistrian region, with the aim of reducing the social and economic disparities between the two banks of the Dniester River.

Particular emphasis was placed on the valuable contribution of projects implemented with British assistance to strengthening trust between communities on both banks of the Dniester and supporting economic development.

In the context, the deputy PM thanked the British authorities for their continued support in promoting a peaceful settlement of the Transnistrian conflict, in accordance with the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova. The two officials reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining an ongoing dialogue and close cooperation to further strengthen the Moldovan-British strategic partnership.

The visit's agenda includes meetings and discussions with British officials aimed at strengthening dialogue on reintegration policy issues.