Maia Sandu meets Alexander Stubb to discuss EU accession and security

Moldovan President Maia Sandu met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki to discuss bilateral relations, European security, and Moldova’s path toward European Union membership. During the visit, the two leaders co-opened the ‘Helsinki Security Forum 2026.’

President Sandu proposed establishing a structured dialogue between Moldova and Finland focused on resilience, citing Finland’s models for integrated security and civilian preparedness as valuable lessons. She also expressed interest in joining international efforts to ensure advanced artificial intelligence models remain under human control.

Discussions also centered on Moldova’s European trajectory and the necessary economic reforms. Sandu emphasized that Moldova has officially opened its first negotiation chapters for EU accession and continues to implement reforms based on merit, despite significant external pressures.