On 7 February 2023, the EU/Moldova Association Council, chaired by Natalia Gavrilița, Moldovan Prime Minister, took place in Brussels, Belgium. The EU Delegation was led by Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World.

During the meeting, representatives of the EU and Moldova discussed EU-Moldova relations against the background of Moldova’s EU candidate country status, with a focus on political dialogue and reforms; economic and sectoral cooperation, in particular in the energy sector; trade and trade related matters; as well as cooperation and convergence in the field of foreign and security policy.

The Association Council also exchanged views on global and regional challenges, including the negative impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, and the Transnistrian conflict settlement. It was also the occasion to reiterate the EU’s steadfast support for Moldova’s resilience. 

This video shows the press conference given by the two officials following their meeting.