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22 June, 2026 / 15:16

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VIDEO // EU – Moldova Summit starts in Brussels

The EU – Republic of Moldova Summit began today in Brussels. President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu was welcomed at the headquarters of the European Council by the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

During the welcoming ceremony, the national anthem of the Republic of Moldova and the anthem of the European Union were played.

The Republic of Moldova – European Union Summit is a high-level dialogue format established by both sides and reflects the increasingly close partnership between Moldova and the EU, as well as the firm commitment to our country’s accession to the European community bloc. This year’s meeting takes place one week after the official opening of accession negotiations on the first cluster of chapters, Fundamental Values, marking a new stage in our country’s European path.

During the summit, leaders will discuss the next steps in the negotiations and the Republic of Moldova’s reform agenda. Both the European Commission and the European Council have confirmed that the Republic of Moldova is ready to open negotiations on all chapter clusters, as provided by the merit-based accession process, the Presidency of the Republic of Moldova noted in a press release.

The summit agenda will also include topics regarding the regional situation, strengthening cooperation in the fields of security and defense and energy, as well as EU support for the economic development of the Republic of Moldova.

At the end of the meeting, joint press statements are planned to be delivered by Maia Sandu, Ursula von der Leyen, and António Costa.

The Brussels summit is the second of its kind between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union. The first high-level meeting took place in Chișinău on 4 July 2025.

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