Traian Basescu tells European Council president about Moldova's aspirations

For Romania, the inclusion of Moldova into the group of Western Balkan countries for entry into the EU is a major political objective, Romanian President Traian Basescu said during a meeting with the President of the European Council Herman van Rompuy at Cotroceni Palace on January 18, Info-Prim Neo reports, quoting the website of the Romanian Presidential Office. Traian Basescu told Herman van Rompuy that Moldova now needs positive signs and financial and political support.