26 October 2026, Nicosia – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Constantinos Kombos, during an official visit at the invitation of his Cypriot counterpart.

The discussions focused on the priorities of Moldova–Cyprus relations, Cyprus’s support for advancing the Republic of Moldova’s European path, expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest, and regional security developments.

The two ministers welcomed the strong cooperation between their countries and reviewed the progress made by the Republic of Moldova in its accession process to the European Union. Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi thanked the Cypriot authorities for their support, including during the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU, which contributed to the official opening of negotiations on the first cluster, “Fundamentals”, in June this year.

“Accession to the European Union is the Republic of Moldova’s most important national project since gaining independence. The reforms we are implementing contribute to the country’s development and improve conditions for both citizens and businesses by bringing us closer to European standards. We want a stronger and more resilient Republic of Moldova that, in turn, contributes to Europe’s security and prosperity. To advance on this path, we need the support of all EU Member States,” Mihai Popșoi said.

“Cyprus has supported the Republic of Moldova’s European aspirations and will continue to advocate for its accession to the European Union. You have made remarkable progress so far, and we encourage you to maintain this momentum. We also want to deepen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and strengthen institutional ties between the Republic of Moldova and the Republic of Cyprus,” Minister Constantinos Kombos stated.

The officials discussed opportunities to increase bilateral trade and attract investment to the Republic of Moldova. Mihai Popșoi encouraged Cypriot companies to take advantage of the opportunities offered by Moldova and noted that flights between Chișinău and Larnaca provide direct air connectivity between the two countries.

Another topic of the meeting was the protection of citizens’ rights and the facilitation of their mobility. Mihai Popșoi and Constantinos Kombos discussed the possibility of negotiating agreements on social security, the mutual recognition of driving licences, and the recognition of academic qualifications.

To continue the bilateral dialogue, the Moldovan Foreign Minister invited his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos, to pay a visit to the Republic of Moldova.