Henna Virkunnen meets key Moldovan leaders for discussions

In Chișinău, Moldova, EU Commission Vice-President Henna Virkunnen held several important meetings with key Moldovan officials. One of her primary engagements was with Doina Nistor, the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalisation, and Mihai Lupascu, the Director of the Agency for Cyber Security. These discussions are significant as they potentially shape the future of digital governance and cybersecurity in the region, an aspect crucial for Moldova's integration with the EU. Furthermore, she conferred with Liliana Vitu, Chair of the Audiovisual Council, and Angelica Caraman, Head of the Election Commission, focusing on media governance and electoral processes, which are vital for fostering transparency in Moldova’s democratic foundations. Elaborating on her schedule, she also met with Nicoleta Colomeet, Director of the Electronic Governance Agency, indicating a robust approach toward enhancing electronic governance practices. The meetings culminated in an audience with Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean and President Maia Sandu, who are essential figures in Moldova's political landscape. These discussions are particularly crucial in light of Moldova's aspirations to advance its European integration processes and improve its national governance frameworks, positioning the country for better alignment with EU standards. Henna Virkunnen's visit emphasizes the EU's commitment to supporting Moldova as it navigates significant reforms in various sectors, underlining the strategic importance of these dialogues for both the EU and Moldova's future collaboration.