VIDEO // Moldovan, Ukrainian officials discussed current issues in Kyiv

Joint infrastructure projects, strengthening security cooperation, water resource management and European integration were the main topics discussed by Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting held in Kyiv.

According to the Moldovan prime minister, the discussions focused on projects aimed at improving ties between the two countries, including the construction of bridges, roads and railways, as well as the development of energy interconnections.


„We discussed concrete projects that would better connect our countries – bridges, roads and railways, as well as stronger energy links. We also talked about the joint management of water resources, particularly the Dniester River, and about new opportunities for companies from both countries. Another important topic was security, including cooperation to protect our airspace and ensure the safety of our citizens,” Vasile Tofan said.




He emphasized that the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine share common goals regarding peace, development and ensuring a safe and prosperous future.


„Moldova and Ukraine want the same thing: peace, development and a safe and prosperous future for our citizens. We are moving forward together on the path toward the European Union,” Vasile Tofan said.


The Ukrainian leader emphasized that the two states are stronger when they advance together toward the European Union and called for the continuation of bilateral cooperation.


„We discussed many bilateral issues, primarily infrastructure projects that can improve the lives of our people. Of course, we also discussed European integration. Moldova and Ukraine are certainly stronger when we move forward together on this path. And it is important to continue together, because it is the right thing to do,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.




According to the Ukrainian president, the discussions also addressed the situation in the Transnistrian region, as well as strengthening military cooperation between the two countries.


„We also discussed the security dimension: the issue of Transnistria and the strengthening of our military cooperation – today, the prime ministers of Ukraine and Moldova signed a corresponding cooperation agreement. It is important to achieve results for our people and our countries,” the leader in Kyiv emphasized.




The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine reaffirm their commitment to moving forward together toward the European Union, while Chisinau will continue to support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Ukrainian state. The statements were made by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan after his meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Serhii Koretskyi, during the working visit he is undertaking in Kyiv.

Vasile Tofan is on a working visit to Ukraine, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Vladimir Bolea, Minister of Defense Anatolie Nosatîi, and Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu. The visit program included meetings with Ukrainian officials and participation in Kyiv International Economic Forum, dedicated to investment opportunities and the development of economic cooperation.