President Maia Sandu said that the start of accession negotiations with the European Union on 25 June is a significant step in Moldova’s EU path and towards a stronger, united Europe, IPN reports.

“I am delighted to welcome the announcement by EU’s Belgian Presidency about the first intergovernmental conferences with Moldova and Ukraine on 25 June. This is a significant step in Moldova’s EU path and towards a stronger, united Europe,” said the head of state.

The ambassadors of the EU member states agreed, in principle, the negotiating frameworks for the official opening of accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. Thus, on June 25, the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union will convene the first intergovernmental conferences with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.