“For years, Moldova missed opportunities to develop in a sustainable, transparent and accountable manner. Today we are committed to our own progress, and we are determined to advance our national development agenda in a responsible and transparent manner,” President Maia Sandu stated at the High-Level Opening Ceremony and Dialogue of the Effective Development Cooperation Summit 2022 in Geneva, IPN reports.
The official noted that the Republic of Moldova banks on the support of all its international partners. “Your aid makes a big difference for my country - helping us advance on needed reforms, strengthen our institutions, introduce new services for the most vulnerable, promote progressive policies in the economy or the environment, and change our citizens’ lives for the better,” said Maia Sandu.
She noted that the Republic of Moldova has experienced unprecedented challenges – the COVID-19 pandemic, the war, the energy crisis. “As Moldova now braces for a hard winter caused by an unprecedented energy crisis, we are working side by side with our partners to handle this challenge. We want to ensure that our citizens have affordable access to gas, heating, and electricity this winter,” stated Maia Sandu.
The official said today, the Moldovan Government is committed to implementing reforms for EU integration, including reform of public administration which will improve the capacity of national systems. “We will continue reducing transaction costs for development aid. We also promote regular information sharing between Government, development partners, civil society and private sector as key to improved coordination and effective partnerships.
“Moldova is working towards a future in the community of European nations, as a part of the free world. The country is changing - that’s what our citizens expect from their government, and that’s what we strive to deliver. In a world of ever more complex challenges, doing it alone is not an option. Moldova is committed to a democratic path of development. And in this transformation, we count on the help of our partners,” noted the official.
