Sorin Grindeanu: Romania - main advocate for Moldova's EU accession

Romania is the main advocate for Moldova's accession to the European Union, and this should be reflected in stronger economic cooperation and more joint projects with EU funding for the benefit of all. This statement was made by the President of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania, Sorin Grindeanu, after discussions with Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, who is visiting Bucharest.


"Today, I conveyed to Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu the unequivocal support Romania has for the accelerated accession of Moldova to the European Union and the immediate start of chapter negotiations," said Sorin Grindeanu.


According to the official, political support means ongoing dialogue with pro-European parties in Moldova, collaboration between the parliaments of the two countries, as well as strengthening ties between local administrations and increasing the presence of Romanian companies in Moldova.


"The war in Ukraine has shown how fragile our region is. Therefore, we support the strengthening of Moldova's administrative and defense capacities through partnerships with the European Union, NATO, and Romania," added Sorin Grindeanu.


Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu is visiting Bucharest today, marking his first foreign visit since taking office. In the morning, Prime Minister Munteanu was received at Cotroceni Palace by the President of Romania, Nicușor Dan.

Later, Alexandru Munteanu went to Victoria Palace, where he was received by his counterpart, Ilie Bolojan. The meeting of the two officials will be followed by joint press statements.

The agenda also includes a meeting with Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown, and His Royal Highness Radu, Prince Consort of Romania.

Alexandru Munteanu is accompanied in Bucharest by several members of the Cabinet of Ministers, including the Secretary General of the Government, Alexei Buzu, Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Deputy Prime Minister Eugen Osmochescu, Minister of Economic Development and Digitization, Minister of Energy, Dorin Junghietu.