On the eve of the European Political Community Summit, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed Moldova's progress on the reforms needed for EU membership bid and pledged continued support for the country, Ednews reports via DW.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday congratulated Moldovan President Maia Sandu on making "big progress" on the reforms needed to realize the country's application for membership of the European Union.
"My message to the people of Moldova is that we stand by you," von der Leyen told the aspiring member of the European Union.
"Moldova is at the heart of Europe. Moldova is Europe. And today and tomorrow, the whole of Europe is Moldova," von der Leyen said.