PHOTO // Deputy Prime Minister at EU Ambassadors’ Conference: Moldova - responsible partner and continues to implement committed reforms

The Republic of Moldova is a responsible partner and is determined to continue advancing the implementation of its committed reforms. This message was delivered by Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi at the Annual Conference of EU Ambassadors, held in Brussels.

The official was invited to the event by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas.

During the panel “Strengthening the European Union through enlargement”, Mihai Popșoi, together with the European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, and Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, spoke about the importance of the enlargement process as a strategic tool for European peace, security, stability and resilience.

Popșoi highlighted the progress made by the Republic of Moldova in the process of accession to the European Union and reiterated the firm commitment of the authorities to continue the reforms. The official emphasized that enlargement remains one of the European Union’s most powerful geopolitical instruments, and that a merit-based process strengthens and encourages democratic transformations in candidate states.

“By implementing reforms, aligning regulations and integrating into EU structures, candidate countries become stronger partners even before actual accession. The Republic of Moldova is a responsible partner and is determined to continue advancing the implementation of its committed reforms. We support the enlargement of the European Union and consider it essential that this process remain merit-based, for the benefit of both the candidate states and a stronger, more resilient Europe,” said Mihai Popșoi.

At the same time, the Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the contribution of the Republic of Moldova to European security, including through participation in missions under the Common Security and Defence Policy, alignment with the European Union’s restrictive measures and efforts to counter hybrid threats.

This year’s event, Promoting EU interests at a turning point, brought together around 200 EU ambassadors, EU Special Representatives, heads of civilian and military missions and operations under the Common Security and Defence Policy, as well as officials from EU institutions and member states.