Romanian President Nicușor Dan made his first official overseas trip today, arriving in Chișinău, where he was welcomed by Moldovan President Maia Sandu. The two leaders held bilateral discussions on strengthening regional cooperation and European integration.
Nicușor Dan emphasized that his visit “is a guarantee of continued support” from Romania towards Moldova’s EU integration process. He reaffirmed Romania’s commitment to working closely on key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, customs, and business investment to bring Moldova closer to the European market.
He emphasized increasing Romanian business investments in Moldova, with shared projects in education, and a joint commission to reduce border wait times and modernize customs procedures, including the involvement of Moldovan officials.
Dan also flagged the security risks from Russian hybrid threats, calling for unified readiness and calling Moldova’s European Union accession “the most important project” with Romania’s full backing .
Maia Sandu: Shared Vision, Shared Challenges
Maia Sandu welcomed Dan, underscoring the deep and vital ties between the countries. She praised the timing of the visit as symbolic and a promise for the future.
Sandu outlined concrete initiatives relying on Romanian cooperation for the expansion of electric power lines and secure gas networks, building bridges at Ungheni, Albița, Oancea, and railway modernization.
She noted shared regional challenges—the war in Ukraine, cyberattacks, and Russian disinformation – and said Moldova and Romania stand united against these threats. “A resilient Moldova means safety for families, peace along our borders with Ukraine and Romania,” Sandu affirmed.
