Foreign Minister Aivis Ronis on working visit to Republic of Moldova

Form 30 September to 1 October, Foreign Minister Aivis Ronis is on a working visit in Chisinau in the Republic of Moldova where he will participate in a joint meeting between the Moldovan officials and representatives from political parties and the Group for the European Action of the Republic of Moldova, which consists of representatives from EU Member States and the EU organizations.  

This meeting is held for the third time, and the aim of this year’s event is to promote the dialogue between the EU and Moldova through discussions about the progress of reforms in Moldova, the implementation of the EU-Moldova Action Plan, the issues of visa liberalization, the co-operation within the EU Eastern Partnership Project, the EU involvement in the solution of the Transnistrian Conflict, and political and economical situation in Moldova.

Foreign Minister Aivis Ronis indicates:

“The EU Member States´, including Latvia’s, support provided to the Moldovan government and politicians in order to ensure the continuity of their eurointegration course has a great importance, especially considering the long-lasting constitutional crisis in Moldova and the situation before the upcoming early parliamentary election on 28 November. ”

On 1 October, Foreign Minister Aivis Ronis will have a bilateral meeting with the Moldovan Foreign and European Integration Minister Iurie Leancă. Both ministers will sign the Intergovernmental Protocol on the implementation of The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Moldova on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation.