Politics

07 September, 2026 / 15:02

/ 27 August, 2026

Romania supports rapid opening of EU negotiation clusters for Moldova, Ukraine

Romania will support the rapid opening of all remaining negotiation clusters for Moldova and Ukraine in the process of joining the European Union. Romanian President Nicusor Dan today made statements in Chisinau, after the trilateral meeting with President Maia Sandu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

“Romania will actively support the rapid opening of all outstanding negotiation clusters, both with Moldova and with Ukraine, based on the principle of merit-based accession,” Nicusor Dan said.

The three presidents also discussed cooperation in the field of regional security, in the context of the war in Ukraine. Nicusor Dan said that Romania and Moldova were “highly exposed” to the consequences of the war and that the two countries were working together to counter the risks and threats triggered by the conflict. The Romanian head of state reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, noting that Romania backs a “just and lasting” peace, as well as involvement in Ukraine’s reconstruction.

Another point of discussion was the joint projects among the three countries, especially in the field of energy interconnection and infrastructure. According to Nicusor Dan, cooperation in the “Odesa Triangle” format is relevant for regional security and for implementing projects with direct benefits for citizens.

The trilateral meeting in Chisinau took place in the context of marking 35 years of the Republic of Moldova’s independence. Romania, Moldova and Ukraine cooperate within the “Odesa Triangle” format, focused on joint projects and strengthening security in the Black Sea region and in Southeast Europe.

Comment

Latest News

Moldovan Central Electoral Commission approves electoral calendar for organizing elections for office of Gagauzia's governor

Moldovan foreign affairs minister rejects claims by Russia’s Ambassador-Designate

Moldova to send Russia protest note over unauthorized opening of polling stations for elections; Moldovan foreign affairs minister says it represents unfriendly act

PHOTO GALLERY // 2 September cabinet meeting: decisions to harmonize legislation with EU rules and support citizens

LIVE // Government Secretary-General: In 2027, there will be 292 city halls remaining after merging process

Moldovan deputy premier meets Ukrainian counterpart in Chisinau

President expresses solidarity with Germany following drone attack in Leipzig

Moldovan Central Electoral Commission sets date for elections of governor of Gagauzia; ballot to take place on November 15, on same day as elections for People’s Assembly

Residents of Gagauzia autonomy to go to polls on November 15 to elect deputies to People’s Assembly; Moldovan Central Electoral Commission establishes allocation of 35 seats

Transnistrian settlement on agenda of foreign affairs minister’s meeting with new Head of OSCE Mission to Moldova

Romanian president: Relations with Moldova remain extremely important for Romania’s foreign policy

Speaker’s Romanian Language Day message: We Have Managed to Do It Justice – Romanian language enshrined in Constitution

New Head of OSCE Mission to Moldova takes office

President’s message on Romanian Language Day

Moldovan Central Electoral Commission publishes list of parties eligible to participate in elections for office of governor of Gagauzia

Public sector employees of Moldova to receive one-time allowances of up to 4,000 lei; parliament approves budget's revision in first reading

Hydrological situation on Dniester, Prut stays worrying; water levels in Novodnestrovsk, Stanca-Costesti reservoirs continue to drop

Moldovan foreign affairs minister has meeting with Lithuanian President in Vilnius

Moldovan parliament speakers responds to Russian ambassador-designate: “The only and most dangerous state in this part of the world is the Russian Federation”

PHOTO // Lithuania’s foreign affairs minister says Moldova ready to open remaining negotiation clusters, Lithuania strongly supports accelerating this process

Special measures taken at Chisinau Airport during transit of Hasidic pilgrims

All schools of Moldova to switch to electronic gradebooks

Moldovan PM attends ceremony celebrating 35th anniversary of foundation of Customs Service

Moldovan deputy PM for European integration attends informal meeting of General Affairs Council

PHOTO GALLERY // Customs Service - 35 years at Moldova’s economic border

Military personnel from Moldova, Romania and United States participating in Fire Shield 2026 exercise

Provisional licensing of grain and oilseed imports

DOC // Education 2030 Program published in Official Journal

Convergence Fund aimed at bringing two banks of Dniester closer

Customs Service marks 35th anniversary of establishment

See more