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Radio Prostor | President Petr Pavel visited Moldova. What is the country's path to the Union?

President Petr Pavel travelled to Moldova this week. During his state visit, he wants to address bilateral relations between the two countries as well as the current security situation in Europe and the world. Martin Vokálek, Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the relations between the Czech Republic and Moldova.

In the Media

21. March 2025

I would describe the current relations as friendly and constructive. Moldova is a trade partner for the Czech Republic, one of the targets of Czech exports and one of the pilot countries for Czech development cooperation. The Czech Republic is also one of the main supporters of Moldova's European integration, which is also one of the objectives of President Peter Paul's visit.

Stability in Moldova is indeed very problematic. The majority is pro-Western and pro-democracy, but the role of Russia and its influence is extremely crucial. We have an unresolved conflict in Transnistria, which is a separatist region. Moldova's internal stability is not good, and its movement towards the EU is a thorn in the side of Vladimir Putin's Russian regime.

You can hear more of the interview here.