Romanian Foreign Ministry’s Reaction to PDM-PSRM Coalition: Assistance Is Conditioned by Reforms

The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to the majority parliamentary creation between PDM and PSRM. The Romanian authorities note that the Republic of Moldova has not advanced on the European path and doubt that this will be possible in the current situation. At the same time, the Romanian Foreign Ministry made it clear that financial support will be provided to Moldova only in the context of its progress towards European development, agora.md reports. “The Foreign Ministry took note of the political events in Chisinau related to the signing of the new government alliance agreement conclusion. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that over the past four months in the Republic of Moldova there have been no events indicating the continuation or achievement of sustainable reforms in the direction of progress along the European path. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that they doubt about the genuine commitment of the Chisinau authorities on necessary reforms in the current political situation, since there are no arguments suggesting the prospects of significant changes in connection with the formation of a new government coalition in Chisinau,” the press release of the Ministry Foreign Affairs of Romania noted. The authorities of the neighboring state emphasized that Romania’s support, including financial one, will be further strictly determined by continuation of necessary reforms for the democratic development of the Republic of Moldova and its advancement along the European path. Recall that the Socialists and the Democratic Parties agreed to create a "political platform to support the government." The Chicu government provided for Democrats 5 ministerial seats. Cristina Lesnic recieved the post of vice premier for reintegration. Alexandru Pinzar got appointed as Minister of Defense. Igor Sharov became the Minister of Education, Culture and Science. Oleg Tulea received the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, and Sergiu Railean - Minister of Economy and Infrastructure.