Prime Minister meets with Ambassador of Spain to Moldova

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu held a meeting today with Jose Antonio Hernandez Perez-Solozarno, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of Moldova, based in Bucharest. The officials discussed the progress made on our country’s European agenda and the expansion of bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic and cultural fields.

During the discussions, the constant strengthening of bilateral relations was highlighted. The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for Spain’s support within the institutions of the European Union, in the context of advancing the accession process.

A separate topic was the strengthening of Spain’s diplomatic and cultural presence in the Republic of Moldova. The activity of the Spanish diplomatic representation in Chisinau was praised, as well as Cervantes initiative, launched in September 2025, which reinforces the ties between the two states. At the same time, interest was reiterated in the future opening of a resident Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in Chisinau.

The parties also discussed cooperation in the fields of labor and social protection, justice, and defense, including through assistance projects aimed at alignment with European standards. In the field of labor and social protection, a Twinning project worth about 1 million euros is being implemented, supporting alignment with EU standards on labor inspection, occupational safety and health, and the fight against undeclared work.

The dialogue also focused on expanding economic cooperation, especially through partnerships in sectors such as renewable energy and infrastructure. In this context, the Prime Minister underscored the opportunities offered by the EU–Republic of Moldova Investment Conference, which will take place in June in Chisinau.

At the same time, the improvement of connectivity between the two states was welcomed, including through the launch of direct flights Chisinau–Madrid, starting on April 26 of this year, and the extension of routes to other Spanish cities.