Popsoi: Ukraine Needs Full International Support; Moldova and Ukraine’s EU Accession Key to Regional Security

MoldovaLive, 14 July 2025 17:20

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi called for unwavering international support for Ukraine and emphasized the strategic importance of Moldova and Ukraine’s future EU accession during the Ukraine–Southeast Europe Ministerial Meeting, held at the Dubrovnik Forum. The event gathered foreign ministers from across the region for political dialogue focused on reinforcing […] The post Popsoi: Ukraine Needs Full International Support; Moldova and Ukraine’s EU Accession Key to Regional Security appeared first on Moldova.

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Representatives from the European Union, Moldova, Armenia, and Ukraine convened online for the first Regional Meeting of the EU4Green Recovery East 2025–2028 programme. This ambitious new initiative aims to fast-track the green transition and foster a sustainable, eco-friendly economy across the region. Moldova’s Ministry of Environment confirmed that the programme will focus on five strategic […] The post The EU4Green Recovery East 2025–2028: Moldova Joins Regional Efforts to Accelerate the Green Transition appeared first on Moldova.
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