VIENNA, 16 Nov. Austria supports Moldova on path of its accession to the European Union, said Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen on his social network account X.
«Austria supports Moldova's rapprochement with the EU. Granting candidate status last year was an important sign. At the same time, Moldova must implement the necessary reforms. A few days ago, the EU Commission recommended the start of accession negotiations with the EU. I am confident that the future of Moldova is in greater Europe. Austria will support you in this process, President Maia Sandu,» van der Bellen wrote.
Previously reported about Sandu’s plans to meet in Chisinau with van der Bellen and Slovenian President Natasha Pirc Musar. It was noted that in addition to holding negotiations, the head of Moldova and her Austrian counterpart intend to take part in the Moldovan-Austrian business forum organized by the chambers of commerce and industry of both countries.
In March last year, the President of Moldova signed an application for the republic to join the European Union, noting that the process of European integration needs to be accelerated. The heads of state and government of the European Union at the summit in Brussels on June 23 approved the granting of candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova for joining the union. The European Commission has put forward nine conditions for Moldova that the country must fulfill in order to join the EU.