Moldovan PM arrives in Kyiv on working visit

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan arrived in the Ukrainian capital for a working visit on Monday 26 October.

Source: Moldovan media outlet Newsmaker, citing a statement by the country's government, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Three ministers arrived in Ukraine alongside Tofan: Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Vladimir Bolea, Minister of Defence Anatolie Nosatîi and Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu.

The visit programme includes a meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) Ruslan Stefanchuk.

"The prime ministers will discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations, the development of economic and trade cooperation, regional security and both countries' path towards the EU," the Moldovan government reported.

Tofan together with Koretskyi also will take part in the Kyiv International Economic Forum, dedicated to investment opportunities and the development of economic cooperation.

Background:

• On 14 October, Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with Tofan, where they discussed shared challenges in the energy sector, preparations for winter and the development of bilateral cooperation.
• On 12 October, the prime minister of Moldova said that he was considering purchasing natural gas for the country's needs from Ukraine and would discuss this issue during his upcoming visit to Kyiv.
• Meanwhile, President of Moldova Maia Sandu stated that the country is ready to accept a new influx of refugees from Ukraine should people begin leaving due to the severe humanitarian situation.

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