The head of Romania promised Moldova support for European integration
Romania will have a Moldovan leadership political support for European integration, said on Tuesday in Chisinau, the head of the Romanian country Klaus Johannis.
in 2014, the authorities of Moldova signed an Association agreement with the EU. While the survey results show that, according to various sources, from 35% to 45% of the country's citizens are in favour of the Eurasian geopolitical vector of development and the EU accession speak from 33% to 43%. Against the integration of Moldova into the EU are also unrecognized Republic of Transnistria and Gagauz autonomy. Romania joined the EU in 2007.
Johannes arrived in the capital of Moldova with a two-day visit. 1st official visit of the President of Romania was obliged to be held on January 22, but It was cancelled due to the lack of Moldova government. In mid-February, the Parliament of Moldova by the votes of MPs 2 Pro-European parties - the PLDM and PDM With the assistance of the opposition party of Communists - approved a new Cabinet and Prime Minister.
"EU integration is a guarantee of prosperity and safety of Residents. This example is Romania, which remains a reliable partner not only for Moldova, and Ukraine. Bucharest will have Chisinau management support in the convergence of Moldova with the European Union, " said Johannes at a press conference following the meeting with President of Moldova by Nicolae Timofti.
He noticed that Romania is committed to the development of the exchange of political ideas and cooperation with Moldova.
"The issue of bilateral cooperation will be discussed at a meeting with Moldovan Prime Minister Kirill Gaburici and leaders of Pro-European parties," said Johannes.