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Moldova is preparing to fully align itself with the European Union’s sanctions against Russia and Belarus. The authorities are working out a mechanism for implementing sectoral restrictions and expect to make decisions in the near future. Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi said this on November 9, Moldova 1 public broadcaster reports.
Popșoi spoke at the annual EU Enlargement Conference in Chisinau. He said Moldova had already aligned its policy with the EU’s sanctions policy by 91%. To achieve full alignment, Chisinau must join the package of sectoral restrictions which, according to the minister, has been in force since 2014 and applies to Russia and Belarus.
Decisions on joining EU sanctions are made by a government commission on the Foreign Ministry’s proposal and following an assessment of possible consequences. The Foreign Ministry is responsible for implementing the decisions.
At the same conference, Moldovan President Maia Sandu said that Chisinau hoped to conclude negotiations on joining the European Union by early 2028.