Spain willing to share experience with Moldova in training magistrates, combating corruption

Spain can share with Moldova its experience in training magistrates, organizing court activities, digitalizing the justice system and combating corruption, including the investigation of economic crimes and the recovery of assets got through criminal activities. Bucharest-based Spain’s Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova José Antonio Hernández Pérez-Solórzano has made statements to this effect in an exclusive interview with the MOLDPRES news agency on the occasion of Spain’s National Day.

The diplomat emphasized that developing bilateral cooperation in the field of justice can contribute to strengthening the rule of law and enhancing citizens’ trust in public institutions.

“Spain can share its experience in training magistrates, organizing court activities, digitalization and citizens’ access to justice. In the fight against corruption, exchanges of experience concerning the investigation of economic crimes and the recovery of assets obtained through criminal activities could be useful,” said José Antonio Hernández Pérez-Solórzano.

According to the ambassador, cooperation takes place both at ministerial level and between judicial self-governing institutions. In September 2025, Spanish Justice Minister Félix Bolaños in Madrid met Veronica Mihailov-Moraru, who was then serving as Justice Minister of Moldova. The discussions focused on the digitalization of justice, combating corruption and strengthening international legal cooperation.

An important step toward deepening institutional relations is also the completion of negotiations on the text of a memorandum of understanding between Moldova’s Superior Council of Magistracy and Spain’s General Council of the Judiciary. The document is to be translated into Romanian and Spanish and signed electronically.

“This initiative opens up new opportunities for direct cooperation between the two institutions,” the diplomat noted.

The ambassador emphasized that Spain’s experience must be used according to the needs of Moldova, taking into account the specific features of each judicial system.

“What matters is for these contacts to give rise to practical cooperation, adapted to the needs of our Moldovan partners. The common objective is an independent, professional and accessible justice system that gives citizens the assurance that the law is applied equally to everyone,” said José Antonio Hernández Pérez-Solórzano.

The year 2026 marks 40 years since Spain joined the European Communities, a milestone that, according to the diplomat, contributed significantly to the country’s transformation and to expanding opportunities for its citizens.

“Forty years ago, Spain experienced a profound transformation thanks to its European integration, and we know well the value of this project. Therefore, when we look toward Moldova, we do not see merely a country aspiring to join the European Union, but a future partner with whom we wish to share this project,” the ambassador said.

José Antonio Hernández Pérez-Solórzano conveyed a message of friendship and confidence to the citizens of Moldova, praising their determination to build their own European future.

Spain’s National Day was marked in Chisinau by a reception hosted by the Embassy of Spain, based in Bucharest. Attending the event were Interior Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin, Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu, members of parliament, representatives of the authorities, the diplomatic corps and the business community.