The Lithuanian Prime Minister, in Chisinau: a prosperous, successful Europe would not be complete without rep. Moldova, Ukraine and Western Balkans
The Prime Minister of Lithuania, Gintautas Palukas, said that “a prosperous and successful Europe would not be complete without the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and the Western Balkans.” The statement was made in Chisinau, during a press conference held together with his Moldovan counterpart, Dorin Recean.
The Prime Minister of Lithuania had a meeting with his Moldovan counterpart. Photo: Open.md
“We hope to meet a considerable success and progress in the accession negotiations of the Republic of Moldova in the nearest future. During this time, the assistance, the resources that are offered for Moldova remain a very high priority on the agenda of the Lithuanian government. We continue the long -term projects for support such as strategic communication, such as counteracting misinformation, but we will also provide support for experts for the integration path of the Republic of Moldova and we are prepared to expand even more technical assistance and assistance. said Gintautas Palukas.
Support in the context of the parliamentary poll
Lithuanian prime minister also said that “Today, together with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, we discussed new fields of practical cooperation, including the energy sector, strategic communication, cyber resilience, but also support for civil society. Lithuania is prepared to contribute, offering our experience in counteracting hybrid threats, but to offer material support. Our experts participate in NATO and EU rapid reaction teams in order to strengthen your resilience on the eve of new parliamentary elections. We also discussed energy issues. Energy crisis has once again highlighted how dangerous the threats are Russia”.
For his part, the Chisinau Chisinau Cabinet Chief Dorin Recean, mentioned that the visit of his Lithuanian counterpart “The sincere friendship and our Moldovan-Lithuanian partnership based on a common vision for a united and safe Europe.”
“Lithuania has always been, but always a firm supporter of the irreversible European course of the Republic of Moldova and together we have solidified with Ukraine from the first day. We pleaded for stopping Russia's bloody war in the neighboring country and we were helping. And like my counterpart I think the fair peace for Ukraine is the only correct path, and the expansion of the European Union essentially a peace project is the best investment for a safe and prosperous Europe ”, added the Moldovan official.
Projects over 30 million euros
At the same time, Dorin Recean stressed that Vilnius is an active partner of Chisinau, contributing “through concrete projects in agriculture, green energy, security and institutional development. With Lithuanian support, solar panels were installed in public institutions in Ocnița, Cantemir, Comrat, Ceadîr-Lunga, Baurci, Avdarma, Svetlîi, Etulia. The Border Police was equipped with modern technology, and the army received ambulances and equipment and medical support. Key institutions such as the National Bank of Moldova and the Competition Council benefit from assistance for alignment with the standards of the European Union. The total value of the projects exceeds 30 million euros ”.
Prime Minister Dorin Recean recalled that the Republic of Moldova was the first state to recognize the regaining of Lithuania's independence, in May 1990, by a decision adopted by the first democratic parliament. As a sign of appreciation, he handed over to his Lithuanian counterpart a copy of that document.
The Prime Minister of Lithuania, Gintautas Palukas, makes a visit to the Republic of Moldova on May 22. The Lithuanian official is to have a meeting with President Maia Sandu.
