Vilnius EaP Summit will represent this year’s event, statement

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28 August 2013
06:25

By launching the construction of the Ungheni-Iasi gas pipeline, on the Independence Day, an important step was taken towards ensuring the country’s energy security, considers Prime Minister Iurie Leanca. However, he said that the events of this year will be the initialing of the Association Agreement with the European Union and the taking of the decision to initiate the discussions on the liberalization of the visa regime at the EU Eastern Partnership Summit of Vilnius.

In an interview for IPN, Iurie Leanca said that before the Vilnius Summit the Moldovan authorities have a series of commitments to fulfill so as to convince the European Commission that Moldova meets the conditions needed to start the discussions on the liberalization of visas with the EU member states

“The Summit is a significant event, but it is much more important what we will do afterward and how accelerated the pace of reforms will be as we must sign the Association Agreement as quickly as possible,” said the head of Government.

As to Moldova’s image abroad, the Premier said the appearance of the independent state Moldova, after the dismemberment of the USSR, was welcomed with enthusiasm. “We were encouraged, but were also criticized when we deviated from the European spirit,” he stated.

According to him, the 22 years of independence showed that when you know what you want and have will and you admit that you have problems and ask for assistance, your efforts are supported. The realities of the last few years proved this.

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The Diaspora Days 2026 begin on Monday and will take place throughout the month of August

by Irina Botu 01.08.2026

The Diaspora Days 2026 begin on Monday, August 3, and will take place throughout August under the theme “Wherever we are, Moldova unites us!”. The program includes events for young people, professionals, leaders of diaspora associations, and citizens interested in getting involved in the country’s development, reports IPN.

The activities are organized by the Diaspora Relations Office within the State Chancellery, and some of these will take place in a hybrid format, to facilitate the participation of Moldovans settled abroad.

The first activity on the schedule is the inauguration of the exhibition “Bessarabian Authors in the World”, on August 3, at the National Library of the Republic of Moldova. On August 4, at the Government House, the event “Youth Talk: Young People Change the World” will take place, and on August 7, at the Palace of the Republic, the Diaspora Forum is scheduled – the central event of this year’s edition.

The Diaspora Forum will bring together citizens of the Republic of Moldova settled abroad, representatives of public authorities, development partners and leaders of diaspora communities. The discussions will focus on the involvement of the diaspora in the European integration process, strengthening communities outside the country and developing partnerships with their places of origin.

The program will continue on August 15 with the Diaspora Cup, organized at Dinamo Stadium. As part of the Diaspora Days, art and heritage exhibitions will also be organized, along with a fair of folk craftsmen and informational stands of public institutions and development partners.

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