Minister of Foreign Affairs about the start of negotiations for the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU

The Republic of Moldova will be ready to start accession negotiations by the end of this year, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, told Radio Moldova. According to the official, our country will have to convince the leaders of the member states of the European Union that it has fulfilled all the recommendations of the European Commission, although there are still delays in the justice sector.

Igor Grosu, on an official visit to Italy

The Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, is making an official visit to Italy, starting from Sunday, June 4, to June 7. During the visit, the Parliament Speaker will meet with the leadership of the Italian Parliament.

Dorin Recean represented the Republic of Moldova at the inauguration ceremony of the President of Turkey

Prime Minister Dorin Recean represented the Republic of Moldova at the inauguration ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The announcement was made by Government spokesman Daniel Voda.

Ambassador: Italy is interested in cooperation with the Republic of Moldova in several areas

Italy is interested in cooperating with the Republic of Moldova in several areas, the priorities being organic agriculture and viticulture, said Lorenzo Tomassoni, Ambassador of the Italian Republic in Chisinau, in an interview with Radio Moldova. According to the diplomat, Italy supports the Republic of Moldova in reforming the justice and defence sectors.

Janis Mazeiks: The EPC Summit showed once again that Moldova is a European country

The Ambassador of the European Union in Chisinau, Janis Mazeiks, came with a message thanking Moldovans for the hospitality with which they hosted European leaders at the European Political Community Summit.

Vladimir Putin insisted Moldova not to sign the Association Agreement with the EU, says former President Nicolae Timofti

Russian President Vladimir Putin has insisted that Moldova should not sign the Association Agreement with the EU, former President Nicolae Timofti told DW in an interview. This happened at the 2014 CIS summit in Minsk, the source notes.

In the event of a conflict, Romania cannot provide military support to Moldova. Klaus Iohannis' remarks

In the event of an escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, Romania cannot provide military support to the Republic of Moldova, given its NATO membership, but it could help with equipping or training military personnel.

Czech Republic reiterates its constant support for Moldova? Will open a military attaché office in our country

The Republic of Moldova has benefited from Czech support in the process of obtaining the status of EU candidate country, Prime Minister Dorin Recean said at a joint press conference with his Czech counterpart Petr Fiala. For his part, the Prague official said that his country would continue to provide support to Moldova in several areas, including defence and security. Thus, in August, the office of a Czech military attaché will be inaugurated in the Republic of Moldova.

MEP: Sanctions regime against Russian and Moldovan oligarchs to be applied in the coming weeks

The sanctions regime against Russian and Moldovan oligarchs will be applied by the European Union in the coming weeks, MEP Siegfried Muresan told Radio Moldova.

Nicu Popescu, meeting with Bogdan Aurescu: Romania is the strongest supporter in our EU accession process

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, had a meeting with his Romanian counterpart, Bogdan Aurescu, on the sidelines of the EPC Summit.

LIVE // Josep Borrell and Anatolie Nosatîi hold a press conference

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, and the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Moldova, Anatolie Nosatîi, hold a press conference.

Ursula von der Leyen announced a new assistance package for the Republic of Moldova

The Republic of Moldova will benefit from a new assistance package from the European Union. The announcement was made by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, during a conference, together with the head of state, Maia Sandu. The assistance package includes five very concrete initiatives.