„Our next ambitious, yet achievable goal is that Moldova gets a clear prospect to join the European Union. This is an objective that will motivate and engage us more in concrete actions, in order to implement local reforms,” Timofti said.
On 24 June, Nicolae Timofti also signed a decree on reconfirming Sergiu Godorogea as judge at the Riscani court.
Timofti underlined the importance of implementing the Danish government-funded assistance programmes in the sector of environment protection, observance of human rights and consolidation of democratic institution in Moldova.
The sides discussed the reforms carried out within the Eastern Partnership programme, as well as about the ensuring of Moldova’s energy security, in the context of the tense regional situation.
The first wave of Stalinist deportations took place in Bessarabia and North Bucovina, annexed by the USSR on 28 June 1940, 73 years ago. On the night of 12 to 13 June 1941, Soviet authorities forcibly displaced over 25,000 people to Russia and Kazakhstan.
"This is an important event both for your country and for the EU. This is a historical choice that will determine the future of the Moldovan citizens. Moldova is a European country and applying the EU values and standards will help strengthen the democratic institutions and improve the living standards of the people, "said Jose Manuel Barroso.
„The president hopes very much that the parliamentary elections, scheduled to be held in next autumn, confirm once again and for good the people’s will, you refer to in your letter, on our country’s European option, towards the security and well-being of all Moldova’s citizens”.
Presidency of the Republic of Moldova
