During the meeting, the officials reviewed the main achievements of Moldovan-Slovak cooperation in recent years, highlighting the intensification of high-level political dialogue, positive trends in bilateral trade, and expanded cooperation in the economic, energy, educational and development sectors.

Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi expressed his appreciation for Slovakia’s support for Moldova’s European integration process, emphasising the importance of drawing on Slovakia’s experience in joining the European Union.

“We thank you for your dedication, personal involvement and contribution to strengthening relations between our countries. We appreciate Slovakia’s consistent support for the European integration of the Republic of Moldova. We hope to continue developing bilateral cooperation, building on the solid foundation established in recent years,” Minister Mihai Popșoi stated.

The Moldovan foreign minister also praised the assistance provided by Slovakia through the SlovakAid programme, including support for projects focused on energy efficiency, environmental protection, sustainable agriculture and local development.

Furthermore, Popșoi highlighted the potential for expanding economic cooperation and investment between the two countries. He also stressed the importance of direct air connectivity between Chisinau and Bratislava in promoting trade, tourism and people-to-people contacts.

For his part, Ambassador Pavol Ivan thanked the Moldovan authorities for their constructive cooperation throughout his mandate and acknowledged the progress achieved in bilateral relations. He also reaffirmed Slovakia’s support for Moldova’s European integration.

At the end of the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi thanked Ambassador Pavol Ivan for his professionalism and contribution to strengthening the Moldovan-Slovak partnership, wishing him success in his future endeavours.