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LIVE TEXT // Luxembourg supports the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU. Joint declaration, signed in Chisinau

The Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Moldova, was welcomed to the Government, in an official ceremony, by Prime Minister Dorin Recean. The two officials will have a bilateral meeting, followed by an extended meeting of the delegations from the two states.

Luxembourg reaffirms its unconditional support for the European path of the Republic of Moldova. Prime Minister Luc Frieden sent a strong message of support, highlighting that Moldova's future lies in the European Union and that Luxembourg will support this effort.

"We as Europeans, as Luxembourgers believe that democracy, peace, prosperity on the European continent are sustainable. I decided to come here to support Moldova on its way to the European Union. I came here to support the path of the Republic of Moldova. We cannot live in peace in Western Europe, if there is instability in Eastern Europe or if there is poverty. (..) The EU has offered us peace, democracy, prosperity since the end of the Second War, but the history divided it, and your country became part of the Soviet Union and now we must, and together we want to take the next step of this process of creating the European family that believes in the same principles and Moldova is part of this European family. We, as founding members of the EU, will support this path and we are proud that the discussions between the EU and the Republic of Moldova started in Luxembourg.

Negotiations have started in Luxembourg and we are proud of that. Now when you join this club you have to adapt your laws to EU laws, others have done it, you will too. I'm confident you'll do it in no time."

The official also highlighted the crucial importance of the upcoming referendum in the Republic of Moldova, considering it a defining moment for the country's future.

"The upcoming referendum is very important for the citizens, it gives free choice to the people. You are going to create your future, democracy, the rule of law, prosperity, they go hand in hand and we need stability in this part of Europe. We want to be with the Republic of Moldova on its path to joining the great European family", said the Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean emphasized the close friendship between the Republic of Moldova and Luxembourg. Also, the official appreciated Luxembourg's firm support for our country's accession to the European Union, welcoming the signing of a joint statement reconfirming this commitment.

"I welcome the signing of the joint statement, which reconfirms Luxembourg's firm support for the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU and our common commitment to peace and prosperity on the European continent. President Maia Sandu has outlined a goal that at first glance is very ambitious, but which we will manage to achieve: to be ready for EU accession by 2030. We have been waiting for this moment for more than 30 years and this is why we are determined to we don't miss it".

The prime minister also called on all Moldovan citizens to participate in the October 20 referendum. According to him, the future of the country depends on this.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean and his Luxembourg counterpart Luc Frieden signed a joint statement in Chisinau. Thus, Luxembourg expressed its support for our country in the process of joining the EU bloc.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean met with Prime Minister Luc Frieden this June, in Luxembourg, during the first meeting of the Republic of Moldova - European Union Intergovernmental Commission, where the EU accession negotiations were officially launched.

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