Maia Sandu: Hosting the Summit is a clear signal that Moldova is important for the European Union and for other European countries

The holding of the EPC Summit in Bulboaca improved the image of our country and showed that the Republic of Moldova is no longer seen as an obscure place, where criminal groups share the state's wealth, and as a country that allows itself to be mocked by the Kremlin. The statements were made by the president Maia Sandu during a press conference, where the EPC Summit was reviewed.

Klaus Iohannis: The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are acting with conviction to join the European Union

*"Today, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova are candidate states for joining the European Union, including with the committed support of Romania. They act with conviction to join the European Union because they share our common European values. They are part of us", declared the President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, during a speech in Germany, on the occasion of the conferment of the 2023 Franz Werfel Prize for Human Rights.

Ukraine will send pilots to train on F-16 aircraft in several stages

Ukraine will send dozens of pilots in several stages to train on Western F-16 jets, Air Force spokesman Iuri Ihnat said. According to him, a first list of participants in the respective exercises has already been compiled. The official from Kiev said that it is currently impossible to send a large number of pilots at the same time, due to the high intensity of the activity of the Ukrainian aviation on the Russian forces, reports the RBC Press Agency.

Cause and ‘people responsible’ for India train crash that killed hundreds have been identified, rail minister says

Rescue efforts concluded and the overturned train cars were cleared from the tracks in Balasore, eastern Odisha state, on Sunday, as authorities rush to resume rail services after one of the deadliest train disasters in the country’s history, CNN reports.

Kyiv says Russia hit airfield in Central Ukraine

Kyiv said Sunday that Russian missiles had struck an airfield near the city of Kropyvnytskyi in central Ukraine, AFP reports.

Klaus Iohannis: Solidarity and European unity are necessary for both Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova

Solidarity and European unity are necessary for both Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova in the context of the regional situation. The statement belongs to the President of Romania Klaus Iohannis, currently in Germany. The leader from Cotroceni evoked his country's support for the two states affected by Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine, stressing the importance of strengthening the European Union's efforts to increase global security.

Emmanuel Macron: the Republic of Moldova cannot be left aside

The organisation of this summit was a challenge for the Republic of Moldova and all the participating countries contributed to the organisation of the event in terms of security and logistical management, French President Emmanuel Macron said at the end of the European Political Community Summit.

Berlin says countries at war cannot be accepted into NATO

NATO's doors remain open to new members, but a country cannot join the alliance while it is in the midst of a war, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in Oslo on Thursday, according to Reuters.

LIVE TEXT // EPC Summit // The official part is over. The leaders have discussions

The Summit of the European Political Community is held at Mimi Castle in Bulboaca commune, the Republic of Moldova. European leaders discuss issues related to the security of the European continent in the context of the military aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, energy security. On the eve of the event, the president of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, declared that this meeting will strengthen the political dialogue between EU member states and those outside, will provide real opportunities for the interconnection of the Republic of Moldova in the European space.

Official delegations of Greece, Slovakia, Austria and Bulgaria arrived in the Republic of Moldova

The official delegations of Greece, Slovakia, Austria and Bulgaria have arrived at Chisinau International Airport.

Maia Sandu welcomes the guests on the red carpet. First came Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

**UPDATE 9:45 ** Președintele Volodimir Zelenski și Maia Sandu s-au retras pentru o întrevedere bilaterală, după care vor susține o conferință de presă.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean had a meeting with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliev

The participants of the European Political Community Summit arrive in our country, and on the eve of it, Prime Minister Dorin Recean had a meeting with the Azeri leader, Ilham Aliev.