Nicu Popescu, on the summoning of the Russian ambassador: we, in the Republic of Moldova, do not associate with people who support and promote the killing of civilians

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu, gives details about the summoning to the MFAEI of the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Moldova, Oleg Vasnetsov. Popescu said today at a press conference held with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands that the Republic of Moldova will not tolerate disrespectful behaviour towards state representatives and citizens of the country. Popescu promised to come back with details of the discussion with the Russian diplomat.

Coalition for Unity and Welfare will join the "European Moldova" National Assembly on May 21

The Coalition for Unity and Welfare says that it supports the idea of unity of the European course for any party that puts the national ideal at the centre of their political aspirations. However, CUB representatives believe that the action should adopt a resolution expressing the unity of pro-European forces.

Preparations for the European Political Community meeting: What municipal authorities are doing

Preparations have begun for the European Political Community meeting to be held on 1 June in Chisinau. The municipal authorities are carrying out a series of actions for the organisation of this event, which is expected to be attended by dozens of delegations from abroad.

The Kingdom of the Netherlands opens an embassy in Chisinau. Nicu Popescu met with the first ambassador of this country

Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu met with the first ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Chisinau Fred Duijn. Popescu thanked the Dutch diplomat for his constant support in the process of Moldova's accession to the European Union and welcomed the opening of the diplomatic mission in Chisinau.

The European Parliament's Committee on Budgets has given its opinion on €145 million in assistance to Moldova

The European Parliament's Committee on Budgets voted last night by 35 votes in favour, 0 abstentions and 1 vote against my proposal for an opinion on €145 million macro-financial assistance to the Republic of Moldova. The announcement was made by MEP Siegfried Mureșan.

Moldova's head of diplomacy Nicu Popescu will host the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Wopke Hoekstra, in Chisinau, announces the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MFAEI)

The MFAEI says that the high official is expected in Chisinau on 19 April for a working visit.

State Secretary of MFAEI: Moldova has fulfilled 40 percent of the conditions set by the European Commission

The Moldovan authorities have managed to fulfil 40 percent of the nine basic conditions set by the European Commission in the process of integration into the European Union. This is the statement made by the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Vladimir Cuc, during the program "Paralela 47" on Radio Moldova. He noted that progress had been made in the reform of the justice system, the electoral system and in the prevention of organised crime.

Nicu Popescu: Romania's support for Moldova remains unwavering

Romania's support for the Republic of Moldova remains unwavering. This is the conclusion of Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu's return from Bucharest, where the trilateral meeting Republic of Moldova - Romania - Ukraine took place. The head of diplomacy in Chisinau thanked Romania for all the support given to modernise our country.

Dorin Recean, after the meeting of the Committee on European Integration: "We are speeding up the process of building Europe at home"

Members of the Governmental Commission for European Integration met today for the first meeting chaired by Prime Minister Dorin Recean. According to the Government, two topics were on the agenda of the meeting: the examination of our country's contribution to the European Commission's annual enlargement package and the granting of the bonus for performing priority tasks in the context of implementing the EU accession requirements.

Igor Grosu, after the sentencing of Șor to 15 years in prison: "Justice is done!"

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu welcomes the decision of the Chisinau Court of Appeal to send fugitive MP Ilan Șor behind bars and order the confiscation of his assets for the benefit of the state. The most important task now falls to the authorities, he says, who must make "every effort" to bring Șor to Moldova.

Nicu Popescu, meeting Mircea Geoană: "Neutrality of the Republic of Moldova does not mean isolation"

The Republic of Moldova wants to become a factor of stability in the region, but neutrality does not mean isolation, says Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu. During a meeting in Bucharest with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană, the head of diplomacy in Chisinau said that this objective could be achieved thanks to investments in security and defence.

LIVE // Press statements by foreign and defence ministers after the trilateral meeting in Bucharest

Press conference held by the Foreign Ministers and Defence Ministers of Romania, Moldova and Ukraine.