As one of the main economic and commercial partners of the Republic of Moldova, Italy is interested in any initiative designed to improve the business climate, including on both sides of the Nistru River, to contribute to the country’s security and to support Moldova in its efforts to contribute to stability and security in Europe, Ambassador of Italy Valeria Biagiotti stated in an interview for IPN entitled “Moldovans are integrated well and are appreciated by Italian population”.
“As you know, this year Italy holds the OSCE Chairmanship in Office. Consequently, it works actively, through the agency of Special Representative Franco Frattini, to ensure progress in the Transnistrian settlement process. A fruitful meeting in the 5+2 format took place in Rome recently and I was honored to take part in this. This ended with the commitment to fulfil all the aspects of the “package of eight” by the end of this year. We cider this result is very encouraging,” stated the diplomat.
“Italy is delighted to host and to contribute to the presence of a platoon of Moldovan soldiers within the Multinational Battle Group West of the KFOR Mission in Kosovo, which is commanded by this. We appreciate and support Moldova’s wish to contribute to stability and security in Europe. The Chief of the Italian Defense General Staff will come to Moldova on June 8 to take part in the ceremony of departure of a new contingent of Moldovan soldiers. The recent donation of military equipment for Moldova’s army is another gesture of the progressive cooperation.”
The diplomat also noted the cooperation that exists between the Carabineer Forces of Moldova and Italy that led to the appointment of an Italian liaison officer, Colonel Mauro Conte, as an adviser to the General Command of the Carabineer Troops in Moldova. “A number of initiatives were implemented, including courses and fact-finding visits to support the Moldovan carabineers in the reformation and modernization of the own body. Finally, I’m very satisfied because we could contribute to the organization of an Italian language course for 35 Moldovan carabineers that will lead to even closer cooperation,” Ambassador of Italy in Chisinau Valeria Biagiotti stated in the interview for IPN.
