The European Union announced today the allocation of the first tranche of €270 million from the Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova, during the first bilateral Moldova-European Union Summit held in Chisinau. The amount is part of the total support of €1.9 billion, intended to contribute to the modernization of infrastructure, job creation, and strengthening the country’s energy security, IPN reports.
Prime Minister Dorin Recean said that this step confirms the European Union’s concrete support for Moldovan citizens: “Together we are contributing to a more united and stronger Europe, where Moldova will be safe”.
The head of government stressed that, in order to capitalize on this opportunity, it is essential that all institutions and authorities involved manage the funds efficiently. “The +plus budget was approved based on the EU’s promise that this funding would come. Now it is important that everyone—at the central and local levels, the responsible agencies, and companies—work hard to ensure that this money is used correctly and efficiently and contributes as quickly as possible to modernization,” added Dorin Recean.
The summit was attended by President Maia Sandu, Speaker of Parliament Igor Grosu, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and President of the European Council António Costa. During the event, the leaders adopted a Declarație comună”>joint declaration, reaffirming their commitment to the European integration of the Republic of Moldova and their support for projects that will improve people’s lives.
