Moldovan PM Vasile Tofan visits Romania, backs EU bid and joint projects

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Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan made his first official foreign visit on 30 July 2026, meeting Romanian President Nicușor Dan and interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in Bucharest. The talks focused on the regional security situation stemming from Russia’s war in Ukraine, with both sides condemning recent Russian drone incursions that violated Romanian and Moldovan airspace.

The leaders highlighted ongoing bilateral cooperation, stressing infrastructure projects that will enhance inter‑connectivity: the construction of a new bridge at Ungheni linking Moldova to Romania’s future A8 highway, financed through the EU’s SAFE programme; the reopening of the Fălciu–Cantemir railway after 17 years; and the development of two 400 kV electricity interconnection lines (Suceava‑Bălţi and Gutinaș‑Strășeni). Both countries reaffirmed Romania’s support for Moldova’s EU accession, with Moldova aiming to sign an accession treaty by the end of 2028 and to be ready for full membership by 2030. Tofan also said he would vote constructively in any future referendum on unification with Romania, while underscoring that supporting Ukraine is an investment in the security of Moldova and the wider region.

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A8 highway · Fălciu–Cantemir railway crossing · Ilie Bolojan · Moldova · Moldova Innovation Technology Park · Nicușor Dan · Republic of Moldova · Romania · Ungheni bridge · Ungheni bridge (future A8 highway) · Vasile Tofan

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[○ 1 SOURCE] President Nicușor Dan reiterated Romania’s support for Moldova’s EU accession and joint energy and infrastructure projects.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tofan excluded any candidacy for the 2028 presidential election and pledged to stay prime minister until September 2029.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Finance Minister Victoria Belous submitted her resignation as a deputy effective 31 July 2026.
[● 2 SOURCES] Vasile Tofan said the priority of the Moldovan government is EU accession by the end of 2028.
[● 2 SOURCES] Tofan will travel to Bucharest on 30 July for an official visit.
[● 2 SOURCES] During the Bucharest visit, Tofan will meet Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and President Nicușor Dan to discuss strategic projects, economic cooperation and security.
[● 2 SOURCES] Tofan stated that a union with Romania is not a 'plan B' and cannot replace EU integration.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The vacant parliamentary seat will be filled by Victor Mătrăgună, the next PAS list candidate.
[● 8 SOURCES] The talks focused on regional security challenges caused by Russia's war in Ukraine. politik.md · www.gds.ro · newsweek.ro · www.stirilekanald.ro · ziardesuceava.ro · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Vasile Tofan also met Romanian interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan at the Victoria Palace. politik.md · www.gds.ro · newsweek.ro · www.stirilekanald.ro
[● 5 SOURCES] During the visit, Vasile Tofan met Romanian President Nicușor Dan at the Cotroceni Palace. politik.md · www.gds.ro · newsweek.ro · www.stirilekanald.ro
[● 13 SOURCES] Romania reaffirmed its support for Moldova's accession to the European Union. politik.md · www.gds.ro · newsweek.ro · www.stirilekanald.ro · ziardesuceava.ro · +5 more