Moldova's Foreign Minister meets with Lithuanian parliamentary delegation

Lithuania is a trusted partner and an example of European integration for the Republic of Moldova. We want the Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the EU to be a decisive moment for advancing accession negotiations. The message was conveyed by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi during a meeting with the delegation of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania’s Parliamentary Relations Group with the Republic of Moldova, led by its chair, Rimantas Sinkevičius.

During the meeting, the parties appreciated the high level of Moldovan-Lithuanian relations and discussed the strengthening of political and interparliamentary dialogue, the advancement of the Republic of Moldova’s European integration process, as well as cooperation in the fields of security and defence.

Popșoi expressed gratitude for Lithuania’s constant support for the Republic of Moldova’s European path, highlighting the progress made in implementing reforms, strengthening the rule of law and reinforcing the resilience of democratic institutions.

An important topic of the discussions was Lithuania’s assumption, on 1 January 2027, of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The minister underlined the importance of making the most of this period to accelerate accession negotiations, based on the individual merits of each candidate country.


“I expressed my gratitude for the support, including through expertise and technical assistance for carrying out the reforms necessary for accession. It is essential that this process be rigorous but fair, and that each candidate country advance on the basis of its own merits and the concrete results of its reforms,” Mihai Popșoi said.


The parties highlighted the role of parliamentary diplomacy in supporting the Republic of Moldova’s European agenda, including by intensifying exchanges of visits and drawing on Lithuania’s legislative experience. For his part, Rimantas Sinkevičius reaffirmed Lithuania’s firm support for the country’s European integration.

The discussions also covered regional security, strengthening resilience in the face of hybrid threats, and deepening cooperation in the fields of security and defence. Popșoi reiterated the Republic of Moldova’s solidarity with Ukraine and its commitment to continuing support for the neighbouring state.

Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Moldova and the Republic of Lithuania were established on 8 July 1992.