UK-Moldova Strategic Dialogue

The Republic of Moldova and the United Kingdom convened today in Chișinău for the fourth session of their Strategic Dialogue, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation across various sectors.

The Strategic Dialogue was hosted by the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Carolina Perebinos.

The Delegation of the United Kingdom was led by Chris Allan, Director of Eastern Europe and Central Asia Directorate (EECAD) of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

During the meeting, both sides commended the significant progress made on advancing a wide range of bilateral cooperation priorities since the last meeting in London on 30 April 2024. This was underpinned by dynamic high-level engagements over the year, with the meeting between President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the European Political Community (EPC) Summit hosted by the UK in July 2024, and the visit of the Foreign Secretary David Lammy to Chișinău in November 2024 as notable highlights, marking the strong partnership and friendship the two countries enjoy.

The discussions highlighted the increased cooperation aimed at supporting democracy in the Republic of Moldova, strengthening national resilience, building the capacity of the national institutions, fostering bilateral trade and economic growth, and supporting free and independent media and civil society.