Emmanuel Macron denounces “increasingly uninhibited Russian attempts at destabilization” against Moldova
Receiving her Moldovan counterpart, Maia Sandu, at the Elysée on Monday, the President of the Republic denounced “Increasingly uninhibited Russian attempts at destabilization” against Moldova and its “Democratic institutions”.
“We have decided to further strengthen our cooperation to increase the resilience of Moldova vis-à-vis foreign interference”said the French president, on the occasion of the signing of a bilateral agreement in this area. “Today, we are committed to joining our forces in the fight against disinformation. Because, in today’s world, the truth is as vital as security ”said Maia Sandu.
She assured that Moldova had “Learned on the front line that Russia does not respect any promise”accusing Moscow of leading a “Modern imperialism”, Echoing the recurring accusations of Emmanuel Macron. Viginum, the French body to combat foreign digital interference, will thus consolidate its cooperation with the Moldavian Center for Strategic Communication, especially in “Protection of electoral processes”according to the Elysée.
Maia Sandu was re -elected in the fall in a presidential election darken by suspicions of Russian interference. A relief for the EU, which officially opened membership negotiations with the small former Soviet republic of 2.6 million inhabitants in June.
Emmanuel Macron praised the ” courage “ of his counterpart, at the head of a country which for three years “Suffices the full force of the human and economic consequences of the Russian Aggress War against Ukraine”And “Whose airspace is regularly violated by Russian drones and missiles”. He reaffirmed his “Unwavering support for independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova in its internationally recognized borders”. And he promised to continue to accompany him “Flawless” in his ambition to accomplish the “European aspirations” of his country.
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