Foreign Affairs Committee is visiting Moldova

“Supporting Moldovan security and resilience is a priority both for Estonia and the European Union. The presidential elections and referendum last year showed that the Moldovan people are intent on moving forward on a democratic and pro-European path,” Mihkelson declared. He added that the parliamentary elections of 28 September would determine the direction for the country for a long time to come. 

“We hope that our meetings with the Moldovan politicians will enlighten us on the political situation and challenges for national security in the country. We will also discuss cooperation as Moldova is advancing towards accession to the EU,” Mihkelson explained.

The schedule includes meetings with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi, Former Deputy Prime Minister and member of the Supervisory Board of the National Bank Dumitru Alaiba, National Security Advisor at the Presidential Administration Stanislav Secrieru, Director of the Center for Strategic Communication and Countering Disinformation Ana Revenco, Chair of Parliamentary Committee for Foreign Policy Ina Coșeru, and members of the committee. There will also be meetings with representatives of think tanks and the press.

Mihkelson explained that the political situation in Moldova was particularly tense because of the parliamentary elections due on 28 September.

“The situation is further exacerbated by the activation of the Kremlin’s substantial propaganda machine intended to influence the public opinion and election results,” Mihkelson said. He added that extensive campaigns have been identified on social media channels that spread pro-Russian narratives and attack the European Union, Moldova’s integration aspirations, and leaders who favour the accession to the European Union. These channels are used to boost the messages of pro-Russian politicians.

Mihkelson emphasised that Moldova was one of the priority development cooperation countries for Estonia and that our cooperation has intensified further since 2022 when Moldova became an EU candidate country. We are engaged in projects that support Moldova’s integration into the EU or are linked to our partnership in implementing the association and free trade agreement.

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Source: Parliament of Estonia