Raouna and Gherasimov discuss Moldova’s European path

Moldova's European path was discussed at a telephone conversation held between Cyprus Deputy Minister for European Affairs and Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister, responsible for European integration. According to an official press release, Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna held on Wednesday a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister, responsible for European integration and Chief Negotiator with the European Union Cristina Gherasimov, during which they confirmed the friendly relations between the two countries, and referred to the mutual will to further strengthen them, in the context, among other things, of promoting Moldova's European path. Gherasimov expressed satisfaction with the European Council's December 2023 decision to start accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and informed about the actions of the Government of Moldova to promote the reform process, based on the relevant recommendations of the European Commission. She also expressed the hope that the cons ultations in the Council on the Negotiating Framework are concluded rapidly, with the aim of holding an Intergovernmental Conference for the official start of accession negotiations with the EU. Raouna said that Cyprus supports the EU's enlargement policy, which is a geopolitical necessity and commended the Moldovan side for the progress it has achieved in promoting reforms, stressing the importance of continued progress in implementing the necessary reforms. Moreover, she conveyed the readiness of the Republic of Cyprus to provide, if necessary, technocratic and other support to the Government of Moldova. Gherasimov thanked Cyprus for its support and reaffirmed her country's commitment to its reform path, the press release says. Source: Cyprus News Agency