Landsbergis: Lithuania remains ready to continue humanitarian support for the reception of refugees in Moldova
“Lithuania believes in the European future of this country and firmly supports Moldova’s European integration aspirations. I am glad that after becoming a candidate country of the European Union (EU), Moldova is firmly on the path of reforms and consolidating the efforts of the political elite to achieve the goals on the way to EU integration”, G. Landsbergis said in the released statement, emphasizing that the reforms carried out by Moldova are also important for the Moldovan society itself. most important. , strengthening its resistance to external threats.
At the meeting, the ministers also discussed security in the region and the challenges it poses to neighboring countries. G. Landsbergis pointed out that the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, which is being attacked by Russia in Ukraine, could become one of the biggest catastrophes on the European continent, therefore, according to him, every effort should be made to prevent the disaster.
Minister G. Landsbergis also emphasized the importance of solidarity and assistance to Ukraine in the context of Russian aggression and expressed his gratitude to the Minister of Moldova for the safe shelter provided by his country to the refugees of the Ukrainian war.
“Lithuania remains ready to continue the humanitarian reception of refugees in Moldova and to accept part of the refugees in Lithuania”, said G. Landsbergis.
Welcoming the decisions of the Moldovan government in the fight against corruption, implementing the depoliticization of public institutions, the minister ensured the readiness of the Lithuanian government to provide specific expert support necessary for Moldova’s EU integration, to support the strengthening and reform of the public sector in Moldova.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania G. Landsbergis visited Moldova on Wednesday together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defense of Ireland Simon Coveney.
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