Moldova is stronger and more resilient than it was a year and a half ago
Moldova is now stronger and more resilient than it was a year and a half ago, said Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, speaking at the European Conference of Presidents of Parliaments of the Council of Europe member states.
According to the official, Moldova has managed to become independent from Russian gas and is undergoing a reform process to ensure its European and democratic path, despite threats and war in the neighbourhood.
"Small countries that are in the immediate vicinity of the epicentre, such as Moldova, have felt the impact of the war very well from day one. In addition to the refugee flows, the disruption of trade relations and energy supplies, the socio-economic consequences of the war, the country has faced hybrid threats and security threats. Russia has used and is likely to continue to use Moldova as a testing ground for its hybrid warfare tactics. In response, Moldova has maintained internal peace and accelerated reforms aimed at strengthening the country's overall resilience," said Igor Grosu.
The Parliament Speaker also added that Moldova's support for Ukraine will continue. The country will contribute to the restoration of international law and the reconstruction of Ukraine, will align itself with the European Union's sanctions against Russia, and will provide assistance in demining Ukrainian territory.
Igor Grosu is in Dublin, where he is participating in the European Conference of Presidents of Parliaments of the Council of Europe member states from September 28-29. Over 60 presidents and vice presidents of parliaments from 46 Council of Europe member states, over 400 delegates from countries with partner or observer status, and heads of several parliamentary assemblies are present at the current edition.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
