The head of state had a meeting with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, welcomed today in Chisinau the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, who is visiting our country. "I thanked President Michel for the European Union's consistent support for the Republic of Moldova. We are a candidate country for EU membership and we want to start accession negotiations as soon as possible. We have the EU's support in our reform efforts in key areas - justice reform, fighting corruption, improving the business environment, strengthening the security sector. We count on the EU's support to sustain the economy, especially the sector of small and medium enterprises", said the President.

The head of state also spoke with President Michel about the Summit of the European Political Community, which we will host on June 1^st, 2023. "For us, this event is a proof of the firm commitment that we have assumed towards the European family, but also it is a strong political support that we have in this difficult geopolitical moment. It is a clear message that we have friends and partners - numerous and strong, and Moldova is not alone", concluded President Maia Sandu.