June 19, 2025, Taormina – The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popșoi, participated in the conference held to mark the 70th anniversary of the historic Messina Conference.
In his address, Minister Popșoi reiterated the Republic of Moldova’s strong commitment to European values and highlighted the determination of the authorities in Chișinău to advance on the path of European integration:
“The Republic of Moldova is ready to take this step. We have the political will, the support of our citizens, and a firm commitment to deliver results.”
The Moldovan official emphasized that the spirit of the Messina vision remains relevant:
“Messina 1955 was a starting point for the European project. Looking back, we better understand how important it is to carry this project forward with determination and vision.”
The Taormina Conference brought together European leaders and senior officials who reaffirmed their strong support for the Republic of Moldova’s European journey. European Commissioner Marta Koss, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, and France’s Minister Delegate for European Affairs, Benjamin Haddad, all advocated in their speeches for accelerating Moldova’s accession to the European Union.
They emphasized that Moldova’s integration into the EU is a security imperative and a vital part of the broader process of reuniting the European continent, asserting that the Republic of Moldova deserves a place in the European family.
During the conference, the Joint Declaration of EU Member States was adopted, reaffirming the strong commitment to European integration and the reunification of the entire continent.
On the sidelines of the conference, Minister Mihai Popșoi held discussions with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, focusing on bilateral cooperation and Italy’s support for Moldova’s EU accession. The positive impact of the recent bilateral agreement on social security for the Moldovan community in Italy was also noted.
