Strengthening relations between the Republic of Moldova and Lithuania, regional security, and European integration were the main topics discussed by Lithuanian MPs and representatives of Moldova’s Parliament in Chisinau. A delegation from the Lithuanian Seimas’s Group for Interparliamentary Relations with the Republic of Moldova is visiting Chișinău, IPN reports.

The chair of the Parliamentary Friendship Group with the Republic of Lithuania, PAS MP Ion Babici, noted that the discussions also focused on developing economic and local partnerships, including expanding direct cooperation between communities in the two countries. He expressed his hope that bilateral ties would translate into tangible projects, investments and opportunities for citizens.

During the visit, the Lithuanian parliamentarians held meetings with Speaker of Parliament Igor Grosu, Deputy Speaker Doina Gherman, and members of the committees on foreign policy and European integration. The delegation also met with Lilian Carp, Chair of the Committee on Security, Defence and Public Order, and its members, as well as members of the Parliamentary Friendship Group with the Republic of Lithuania.

Lithuania will hold the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 January to 30 June 2027.