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Moldova EU integration and diplomatic efforts

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Moldova continues to advance its European Union integration through intensified diplomatic engagement and energy security cooperation. During the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan emphasized European integration as a national project and addressed the consequences of the war initiated by Russia in Ukraine, including the issue of illegal military presence. Tofan reaffirmed Moldova’s sovereignty and called for the unconditional withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria. Regarding reform efforts. EU ~~accession,~~ Commissioner Marta Kos has identified Moldova as a ‘best performer’ among leading candidates, alongside Montenegro, Albania, and Ukraine, due to its pace of reform implementation. ~~Tofan expressed ambitions to sign an EU accession treaty by 2028, aiming for full membership by 2030.~~ To ~~support this transition,~~ provide greater clarity on the ~~EU has offered a growth plan equivalent to 10% of Moldova’s GDP. National Bank Governor Anca Dragu noted that adopting~~ accession process, the ~~euro could offer benefits like reduced transaction costs, though this remains a political decision dependent on convergence criteria. Building on this momentum,~~ European Commission is developing individual roadmaps for Moldova, Ukraine, Montenegro, and Albania, which will outline specific reform requirements and timelines for completing negotiation clusters. On the international stage, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has announced Moldova’s candidacy for the presidency of the 82nd session of the UN General ~~Assembly, arguing that small states must actively shape~~ Assembly. During meetings at the ~~international system.~~ UN General Assembly in New York, Tofan met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres to discuss strengthening national resilience, judicial reform, and energy security. While pursuing integration, Tofan reaffirmed Moldova’s commitment to neutrality, stating the country has no current plans to join NATO. Security concerns persist as Tofan reported repeated violations of Moldovan airspace by Russian drones and ~~warned citizens to prepare for a difficult winter.~~ addressed the consequences of the war in Ukraine. He reiterated demands for the unconditional withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria and emphasized the need for energy resilience through diversifying gas sources and integrating with the European energy network.

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