Moldova discusses EU accession progress with Slovakia

The current stage of the Republic of Moldova’s EU accession negotiations, as well as the next steps in the European integration process, were discussed in Chișinău by Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov and Slovak Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Juraj Blanár, CE Report quotes MOLDPRES.

During the meeting, the officials addressed the progress of the negotiation process and the priorities for the upcoming period in the context of Moldova’s European path. The discussions also focused on Slovakia’s experience in strengthening institutions, attracting investments, and implementing the reforms required for EU accession.

“I was pleased to discuss in Chișinău with Juraj Blanár, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia, the current stage of the negotiation process and the objectives for the next period. We also talked about the lessons we can learn from our colleagues in Bratislava in strengthening institutions and advancing reforms,” said Cristina Gherasimov.

The Deputy Prime Minister thanked the Slovak authorities for their cooperation and for the support provided to the Republic of Moldova in its European path.

Slovakia became a member state of the European Union on May 1, 2004, as part of the largest enlargement wave in the history of the bloc. Since accession, the country has recorded significant economic growth driven by foreign investment and integration into the EU single market, contributing to infrastructure modernization, industrial development, and an increase in the population’s standard of living.

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