OREANDA-NEWS. Prime Minister Pavel Filip today met new Ambassador of Romania to Moldova Daniel Ionita. The officials discussed the Moldovan-Romanian cooperation, degree of implementation of joint projects, cooperation on the international stage, with emphasis on Moldova-European Union ties.  

The prime Minister welcomed the Romanian diplomat in Moldova, stressing that Romania’s support for Moldova was very important. “The bilateral relations have recorded a dynamic rise. Romania has provided constant support in the process of Moldova’s European integration,” Pavel Filip said.     

For his part, Daniel Ionita said that Moldova represented a strategic priority for the Bucharest authorities. At the same time, the official said he started his mandate with much optimism and will to decisively contribute to Moldova’s rapprochement with the European Union. “I want to congratulate you, the progress you have made is very important and is accordingly evaluated in Bucharest; yet, what is more important, it is appreciated in other capitals as well. We want to have a pragmatic approach of the bilateral relations, based on mutual interest and direct dialogue,” the Romanian ambassador said.   

The officials exchanged opinions on reforms launched by the government, degree of implementing the commitments taken towards the development partners, negotiation of a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund, as well as actions undertaken to improve the citizens’ living standards.