The Republic of Moldova Strengthens Its Connectivity to European Transport Networks through the Greece–Bulgaria–Romania Regional Partnership

Republic of Moldova Included as an Associated Partner in Regional Cross-Border Cooperation Plan

The Republic of Moldova has been included, at Romania’s proposal, as an associated partner in the Strategic Action Plan for Regional Cross-Border Cooperation between Greece, Bulgaria and Romania. The initiative aims to coordinate projects and investments in transport infrastructure and strengthen cross-border connectivity across the region. The information was communicated by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR), in the context of Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea’s participation in the Connecting Europe Days event held in Brussels.

Strengthening Regional Connectivity

The Republic of Moldova’s participation in the plan creates new opportunities for cooperation with Romania, Bulgaria, Greece and other European partners. The initiative seeks to improve the coordination of investments in transport infrastructure and support the integration of the Republic of Moldova’s national infrastructure into regional and European networks.

Discussions with European Officials

On the sidelines of the Brussels event, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Vladimir Bolea held several meetings with European officials and representatives of partner countries. The discussions focused on regional cooperation, infrastructure development and strengthening the Republic of Moldova’s connectivity.

Among the interlocutors were Bulgaria’s Acting Minister of Transport and Communications, Korman Ismailov, European Coordinator for the Baltic Sea–Black Sea–Aegean Sea Corridor, Mario Mauro, Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways, Oana Gherghinescu, as well as representatives of Romania.

Integration into European Transport Networks

The integration of the Republic of Moldova into European transport corridors is one of the priorities promoted by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development as part of its cooperation with European partners. Participation in regional initiatives of this kind can contribute to the development of transport connections and to the closer integration of the Republic of Moldova’s infrastructure into the European network.