Berlin, 7 April 2022 (TDI): The Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Melanie Joly, met with Nicu Popescu, Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration.
The meeting took place during her trip to Berlin, Germany.
The Canadian Foreign Minister expressed gratitude to Minister Popescu for Moldova’s generous humanitarian efforts to assist migrants fleeing the war in Ukraine. The ministers expressed their concern over the well-being of migrants. Moreover, they recognized the importance of the Moldova Support Platform Conference to contend with the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Melanie Joly expressed optimism regarding international support for Moldova. She reiterated Canada’s commitment to supporting those affected by the crisis in Ukraine. She also expressed support for Ukraine’s neighboring countries, including Moldova.
The foreign ministers exchanged views on the reactions to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Also, they discussed the security challenges in Eastern Europe. In addition, they concluded their meeting by expressing a mutual desire to deepen Canada-Moldova bilateral ties.
Canada-Moldova Relations
Canada and Moldova established formal diplomatic relations in 1992. The relations between the two countries are cordial but limited. Canada conducts its relations with Moldova through the Embassy of Canada in Bucharest.
Canada has provided support to Moldova and its response to the refugee influx following the Russian aggression on Ukraine in 2022. In addition, Canada participates in projects aimed at strengthening civil society and human rights in Moldova. See More
Canadian projects target democratic reform, human rights protection and promotion, and governance reform. Furthermore, Canada supports Moldova’s aspiration to join the European Union.
Moldova and the War in Ukraine
Even though one of the poorest countries in Europe, Moldova has gained renewed regional significance since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Similar to Ukraine, it faces a separatist break-away region, the de-facto state of Transnistria. Currently, the Russian military is stationed in Transnistria which is internationally recognized as a part of Moldova.
Moreover, thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war in their home country have found refuge in Moldova.
