The President of Lithuania spoke by telephone with the President of Moldova

On Thursday, President Gitanas Nausėda spoke with Moldovan President Maia Sandu by telephone.

The Lithuanian President congratulated Moldova on the positive assessment of the country's progress towards European Union membership presented in the European Commission's enlargement report. President Nausėda emphasized that the Moldovan people have clearly chosen a European path despite external challenges, and that their determination to implement the necessary reforms - particularly in strengthening the judicial system, the rule of law, and the fight against corruption - provides a solid foundation for further progress.

The President stressed that Lithuania will continue to support the European integration processes of Moldova and Ukraine, seeking to achieve as much progress as possible by the end of this year: "Membership in the European Union is a geopolitical necessity for Moldova and Ukraine, so we must maintain the pace of reforms and seek solutions that will allow us to move forward," the President said.

According to the Lithuanian President, the membership processes of Moldova and Ukraine must remain linked: "We must maintain a united and principled position on the membership prospects of both countries. It is important to work together to ensure that no Member State blocks this process," said the President.

Further bilateral cooperation between Lithuania and Moldova was also discussed during the conversation. The Lithuanian leader invited the Moldovan President to pay an official visit to Lithuania next year.