Moldova associates itself politically and economically with the most important union of states after World War Two – the European Union – which lays emphasis on the people and their welfare. “For us, the rapprochement with the EU means more jobs, higher salaries and pensions and guarantee of the respect for the basic human rights and fundamental freedoms,” President Nicolae Timofti said in his message to Moldova’s people before the singing of the Association Agreement with the EU, IPN reports.
The head of state said he is glad that Moldova was able to follow the course to the EU despite the obstacles placed before it from inside and outside. “Despite the non-synchronization and shortcomings we have in different areas, from justice to education, it has always counted the unity of all our people in the name of a better life, social justice and a stable future for our children and grandchildren,” said Nicolae Timofti.
He congratulated all the people who believed and worked for the June 27 event to take place. The head of state also referred to the creation of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with the European Union. “New investments will come and the business environment will be improved. Immediately after the document is signed, the European Union will open its market for a series of Moldovan products such as the fruit and vegetables. The EU is now the main destination for our exports, while the Free Trade Area will represent a motivation for making the Moldovan products more competitive,” said the head of state.
Nicolae Timofti noted that the European choice of Moldova does not mean hostility towards the partners from the CIS, including Russia, and the state institutions and all the persons involved will immediately start to implement the provisions of the Association Agreement.
