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JusMinGorghiu: Democracy and the rule of law in Moldova, under attack by Russia's hybrid war actions
Romania's Justice Minister Alina Gorghiu said on Wednesday that democracy and the rule of law in Moldova are constantly under attack by Russia's hybrid war actions, and disinformation is the first weapon that they use to destabilise, told Agerpres.
On Wednesday, Gorghiu met her Moldovan counterpart Veronica Mihailov-Moraru.
"I am glad that my first official visit as justice minister is to the Republic of Moldova. It is a strong message of confirmation of the support that Romania gives to the Republic of Moldova in any area. I assured the minister that we will continue the supported efforts in the relationship with EU institutions and member states in support of the Republic of Moldova, on all levels related to European integration," Gorghiu is quoted as saying in a press statement.
She added that Romania provides support for a positive decision by the end of 2023 regarding the opening of accession negotiations by Moldova.
"Congratulations on the progress made with the implementation of the nine recommendations of the European Commission in June 2022, including in justice. We are ready to continue to provide technical assistance to Moldova in the process of justice reform and strengthening the rule of law, sharing Romania's experience, especially from the pre-accession period. We will also continue to help with the transfer of expertise, the transposition of the acquis and the professional training of experts from the central administration involved in the European integration process."
Gorghiu added that disinformation is Russia's weapon of choice when it comes to desabilising.
"Let's not forget: democracy and the rule of law in the Republic of Moldova are constantly under attack by Russia's hybrid war actions. The common strategic stake is to counter such actions. The region cannot afford the destabilisation of the Republic of Moldova. Disinformation is the weapon of choice used by Russia to destabilise not only the Republic of Moldova, but all the states in the region. Useful and strategic actors that advance Russia's interests also exist in Romania. We must tell as clearly as possible the public what the Romania-Republic of Moldova partnership means and what its indisputable advantages are."
