Two years since sending by Moldova of application on accession to EU marked on 3 March
On this occasion, the head of state came up with a message which confirms that, during these two years, Moldova had made the first resolute steps on the European way. Also, the Moldovan president says that these efforts were rewarded by the positive decision on the starting of the negotiations on accession, which came on behalf of the EU member states. CE Report quoting Moldpres
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