The opening of Denmark’s embassy in Chisinau was motivated by the Republic of Moldova’s desire to get closer to the European Union, a process that is actively supported by Denmark. Denmark’s first Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova Søren Jensen in an interview with IPN stated that Moldova has shown strong determination, both at the governmental level and among the citizens, to integrate into the European community. Denmark also expresses its solidarity with Moldova in the face of external threats, including Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Søren Jensen said that Moldova’s key strength right now is the determination. “There is a strong determination in the government and I think also among the people to join the European Union, and you need determination if you want to succeed. There are a lot of difficult things that need to be done. Moldova needs to adjust the number of things to get closer to the European Union, to the legislation, to the free market of the European Union,” noted the diplomat.
Among other significant elements that can facilitate the integration into the EU are the agricultural and wine sectors, but also a rapidly developing IT sector. Denmark is committed to supporting the country in the development of these areas, thus strengthening bilateral relations and contributing to the expansion of the “European family”. “Moldova expressed a wish to get closer to Europe, to develop the association agreement you have with Europe into a negotiation of actually accessing, becoming a member of the European Union. Moldova engaged in a number of important reforms to this end. And these are efforts that we want to support from Denmark because we see an interest in expanding the European family, in letting other countries join,” said Ambassador Søren Jensen.
At the fifth edition of the partnership platform for the Republic of Moldova, recently held in Chisinau, nine support agreements were signed, strengthening diplomatic relations and cooperation with Western states. The Danish diplomat said that this event marks an important leap in Moldova's collaboration with international partners, underlining the global support for the country's development and success. “We see a willingness to actually change, to move Moldova forward, not only on the path of democracy, which you're already on, but also moving ahead, making a better life for your citizens. I think Moldova has learned a lot from 30 years of independence, moving back and forth between different kinds of governments,” the Danish diplomat stated for IPN in the interview.
