22 December 2025, Chișinău - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popșoi, hosted Romania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana-Silvia Țoiu, who is visiting Chișinău on the occasion of her participation in the Meeting of Heads of Diplomatic Missions and Consular Offices of the Republic of Moldova abroad.

The discussions focused on strengthening the Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Moldova and Romania, bilateral cooperation in the political, economic, and security fields, as well as support for Moldova’s European integration path.

During the panel dedicated to the Strategic Partnership with Romania, organized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was highlighted that bilateral trade exchanges have exceeded 3 billion euros, while Romanian investments in the Republic of Moldova amount to approximately 35 million euros. The importance of concrete connectivity projects and economic cooperation initiatives was also emphasized.

“The Republic of Moldova and Romania are connected through a strong strategic partnership, reflected in concrete projects and direct benefits for citizens. We aim to further expand this economic and investment cooperation so that its results are genuinely felt in people’s everyday lives,” stated Mihai Popșoi.

In turn, Romania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana-Silvia Țoiu, reaffirmed Romania’s support for the Republic of Moldova, both at the bilateral level and in its European integration efforts. “Our strategic partnership delivers concrete results and will continue to be strengthened for the benefit of our citizens,” said Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu.

At the conclusion of the visit, the two ministers reconfirmed their commitment to further deepening the Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Moldova and Romania, ensuring that it continues to generate tangible results in the areas of economic development, security, prosperity, and the European integration of the Republic of Moldova.