“This is a significant step”, Maia Sandu about start of negotiations with EU

IPN, 15 June 2024 13:20

President Maia Sandu said that the start of accession negotiations with the European Union on 25 June is a significant step in Moldova’s EU path and towards a stronger, united Europe, IPN reports.“I am delighted to welcome the announcement by EU’s Belgian Presidency about the first intergovernmental conferences with Moldova and Ukraine on 25 June. This is a significa

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