Iohannis: We will continue constant demarches for Republic of Moldova's European path

 Romania will continue its constant efforts for the Republic of Moldova's European path, President Klaus Iohannis, on a visit in Chisinau, highlighted on Wednesday after meeting with his counterpart, Maia Sandu."We will continue our constant demarches, in all relevant formats at Union level, aimed at mobilizing the support of the European institutions and the Member States for the European path of the Republic of Moldova. We know from our own experience that the path to European integration is not easy. But every course, no matter how long and difficult, begins with one step. On the part of the Republic of Moldova, this step was taken by signing and submitting the application for membership. But I think it is important to emphasize that this step of Moldova was not only made through that request, but especially through the solid, sincere commitment of the current leadership of the Republic of Moldova to European values, to the construction of a rule of law and of a democratic and fair society for all the citizens of the Republic of Moldova," Iohannis declared.The Romanian president said is convinced that the Republic of Moldova's decision to sign the application for accession will lead to the accelerated continuation of the reforms undertaken by Chisinau."European integration is the only way to ensure the Republic of Moldova's democracy, stability, prosperity, economic and social development , and I think this is very clear to all of us in the meantime," said President Iohannis.The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, said that her country relies on Romania's support for accepting the application for the European Union membership.   The Republic of Moldova is counting on Romania's support for the approval of its EU membership bid, she said."The new reality in the region requires us to act firmly and resolutely. On March 4, the Republic of Moldova officially submitted its application for EU membership, thus confirming the irreversible nature of our country's European integration and attachment to European values. We are counting on Romania's support for Moldova's request to be accepted. The European path of our country is indisputable, and the Strategic Partnership for European integration between the Republic of Moldova and Romania will help us to faster achieve this goal to the benefit of our citizens," said Maia Sandu.According to her, Chisinau is seeking Romania's support for the opening of European markets for all categories of Moldovan products that can no longer enter the Ukrainian, Russian or Belarusian markets due to the war."Under the given circumstances, acceptance of our products on EU markets will be a direct and significant support for the Moldovan farmers," Maia Sandu explained.   What is happening now in Ukraine is horrific, President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu said on Wednesday after her meeting with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis.Sandu added that Moldova needs its partners' support to overcome the challenges posed by the war in Ukraine."Military actions have destabilized the entire region, and the challenges posed by this war are putting pressure on the Republic of Moldova too. We need the support of our friends and partners to overcome them," Maia Sandu said, mentioning also that 340,000 people have crossed the border from Ukraine to the Republic of Moldova since the beginning of the war and 100,000 of these refugees remained in Moldova."We are witnessing a full-blown human drama," Maia Sandu said.