Moldova’s economy has been seriously affected by the war waged by Russia against Ukraine even if the country’s external trade the last decade has been reoriented primarily to the European Union. Ukraine was and remains a very important partner in a number of strategic areas. The Government of Moldova and the entrepreneurs daily deal with emergency situations, but the costs of the war are extremely large and are felt by the citizens, Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița stated after a meeting with her Polish counterpart Mateusz Morawiecki in Warsaw, IPN reports.
The Moldovan official thanked the Polish side for the decision to offer Moldova a €20 million loan in preferential conditions. An agreement to this effect was signed today. There was also signed the executive fogram on culture, education and science for 2022-2025.
“Poland’s assistance will help the Government continue the support programs for the citizens and businesses. Our agricultural producers need consistent support as they lost the markets, while the supply chains were disrupted. Last week, we adopted a new package of measures to maintain the businesses viable and not to endanger the supply of the domestic market. We consider we can also be a competitive supplier of high-quality agricultural products and we will work intensely in this regard,” stated Natalia Gavrilița, being quoted in a press release.
The official said the Republic of Moldova stands by the citizens of Ukraine and has had its borders open to the refugees from the neighboring country. As Poland, Moldova has the war at its border. Supported by the international community, the authorities and people of Moldova have offered accommodation, transport, food and other kinds of support to the refugees, showing solidary with the Ukrainian people.
Natalia Gavrilița also said that Poland has supported Moldova and supports the EU enlargement agenda. “We call on the EU Member States to recognize the European perspective for the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia. Such a message will represent considerable political support,” stated the official, noting Poland was asked to support the abolition of quotas for Moldovan exporters given the created extraordinary conditions as this will enable Moldova to be more resilient to threats.
“No modern crisis can be solved unilaterally. The European cooperation and development model is a guarantee of peace and prosperity. Moldova looks at this model with admiration and respect and hopes that one day it will be able to bring added value as a full-fledged member of the European Union”.
Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița is paying a working visit to Poland during April 7-9.
