Ukraine, Moldova Sign New Military Cooperation Agreement, Vow to Join EU Together
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi met with Prime Minister of Moldova Vasily Tofan on Monday, Oct. 26, aimed at broadening cooperation and deepening bilateral ties. During the same meeting, a new military cooperation agreement was signed between the two countries, while their European Union accession bids, security challenges, and infrastructure projects were also on…
Ukraine and Moldova bolstered their military cooperation by signing a new agreement aimed at countering Russian threats, as they also pledged to seek European Union membership together. The pact was signed during Moldova's Prime Minister Vasile Tofan's visit to Kyiv on October 26, where he met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretsky and President Volodymyr Zelensky.
During the discussions, both leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining unified tracks for EU accession, rejecting any efforts to separate their progress. Regional security, particularly focusing on the Russian-backed Transnistria region, was a key topic in the talks. The leaders discussed resuming the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, including the 'Odesa Triangle' format, which involves Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania.
They also explored the possibility of expanding joint control over two additional border crossing points and maintaining open cargo routes, such as restoring the Solidarity Lanes. Energy cooperation, including Ukraine's reliance on Moldova's discounted gas transit through the Trans-Balkan route, was another significant aspect of their relationship.
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