Roberta Metsola: "We have common security, energy and connectivity challenges"

"We are here to show support for the Republic of Moldova, for Ukraine and for the wider European community", said the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, before the opening of the plenary session of the EPC Summit.

LIVE // EPC Summit // Maia Sandu, at the toatalization conference: we reaffirmed our collective determination to bring peace to Europe

The Summit of the European Political Community is held at Mimi Castle in Bulboaca commune, the Republic of Moldova. European leaders discuss issues related to the security of the European continent in the context of the military aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, energy security. On the eve of the event, the president of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, declared that this meeting will strengthen the political dialogue between EU member states and those outside, will provide real opportunities for the interconnection of the Republic of Moldova in the European space.

Josep Borrell: Security, stability and connectivity are the keywords of this meeting

Security, stability and connectivity will be the key words of this meeting from the perspective of building a common policy framework for the EU, said the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell.

Maia Sandu, after the meeting with Volodymyr Zelenski: "We discussed about our European future"

The Republic of Moldova respects the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine and supports the peace formula proposed by Kiev, declared the head of state Maia Sandu after a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski. The two heads of state also discussed infrastructure projects, and agreements in this regard will be signed shortly.

Maia Sandu welcomed Volodymyr Zelenski. The two heads of state have a bilateral meeting

The EPC Summit is being held today in the Republic of Moldova. About 50 world leaders are expected at the event. The first guest who was met by President Maia Sandu at the "Mimi" Castle where the event takes place, was the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.

Volodymyr Zelensky, the first guest of the EPC Summit

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, arrived at the EPC Summit, the Ministry of the Interior announces. For the first time since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, the central figure of the Ukrainian resistance in the war of aggression launched by Russia, is in Chisinau. The Ukrainian president's visit was announced shortly before the summit for security reasons.

PHOTO The accredited journalists at the EPC Summit arrived in Bulboaca by train

Journalists from the Republic of Moldova and those from abroad accredited to the EPC Summit went to the event in Bulboaca by train. The decision was taken by the authorities in the context of security measures.

EPC Summit in the Republic of Moldova // Security of the European continent, on the agenda of the meeting

The Republic of Moldova is hosting an event of international importance, which brings together about 50 heads of state, government and European institutions. The Summit of the European Political Community (EPC) opens its work today at the Mimi Castle in Bulboaca commune. European leaders will discuss issues related to the security of the European continent in the context of the military aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, energy security. On the eve of the event, the president of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, declared that this meeting will strengthen the political dialogue between EU member states and those outside, will provide real opportunities for the interconnection of the Republic of Moldova in the European space.

Maia Sandu: The most pressing issue that will be discussed at the EPC Summit is security

The statement was made by the head of state, Maia Sandu, for TVR Moldova. The president claims that, tomorrow, the meeting will discuss the support that must be offered to Ukraine, but also to the Republic of Moldova. At the same time, greater attention will be paid to energy security, a problem that, once solved, will protect us from Russian blackmail and allow us to pay reasonable amounts for natural gas, said the moldovan president.

Ursula von der Leyen announces a new assistance package for the Republic of Moldova

The Republic of Moldova will benefit from a new assistance package from the European Union. The announcement was made by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, during a conference, together with the head of state, Maia Sandu. The assistance package includes five very concrete initiatives.

"Europe remains united in defense of our common values" // Messages from the Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden before the EPC Summit

"Europe remains united in defense of our common values", this message was sent by the Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden, who will participate in the Summit of the European Political Community on June 1.

President of Turkey canceled his participation in the EPC Summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, re-elected on Sunday for a third term, will no longer participate in the EPC summit which will take place on Thursday near Chisinau, Politico.eu writes.