Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi met with the new Head of the Council of Europe Office in Chișinău, Natalia Voutova, on the occasion of the beginning of her mandate in the Republic of Moldova, TRIBUNA reports.

During the meeting, the interlocutors reviewed the main results of cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and the Council of Europe, with a focus on the implementation of the Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova 2025–2028. The parties highlighted the contribution of this instrument to advancing democratic reforms and achieving the objectives undertaken by the country in its European Union accession process.

“The Council of Europe is an important partner of the Republic of Moldova. The reforms we are implementing together directly contribute to strengthening democratic institutions and advancing our European path. We continue to count on the expertise and support of the Council of Europe in achieving the objectives we have undertaken,” Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi said.

The interlocutors also discussed cooperation in the areas of the rule of law, human rights protection, and strengthening democratic institutions, as well as the prospect of the Republic of Moldova advancing toward the post-monitoring stage within the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

Natalia Voutova reiterated the readiness of the Council of Europe Office in Chișinău to continue supporting the authorities in implementing reforms and the Action Plan.

At the end of the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi wished Natalia Voutova success in carrying out her mandate and expressed his openness to continuing close and effective cooperation.