Despite the dramatic situation in the region, Moldova and Ukraine are implemeting complicated reforms and making concrete steps to accelerate the initiation of EU accession negotiations. President Maia Sandu discussed how important peace and freedom are for the two states with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, during a bilateral meeting in Athens on the sidelines of a summit.
The officials spoke about the transit of Ukrainian grain through Moldovan territory, about the latest developments on the front and about the European course of the two states. Also, the presidents spoke about the third Crimea Platform Summit, to take place on Wednesday. Moldova will be represented at this high-level event by Prime Minister Dorin Recean.
“Moldova enjoys peace today thanks to the courage of the Ukrainian people. Moldova stands with Ukraine, with the Ukrainians who are fighting to defend their land and the right to decide their own future”, declared the Moldovan president.
Maia Sandu also noted that this week Moldova and Ukraine are celebrating their Independence Days.
- Moldova is in the process of coupling to the European electricity market
- Moldova will pay 54 million lei – dues to international organizations
- Public and commercial buildings will limit indoor lighting by at least 30%. CSE decision
- From January 1, electricity produced during the day will be traded only on the domestic market
- Fish consumption on the rise. MAIA: Choose local product at Christmas and all year round
