28 October 2026, The Hague – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Tom Berendsen.

The discussions focused on Moldova–Netherlands relations and cooperation priorities for the period ahead, with an emphasis on expanding cooperation in various sectors, including support for the Republic of Moldova’s European integration process.

Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi expressed appreciation for the Netherlands’ support, reflected in initiatives aimed at reforming the justice system, strengthening the rule of law and enhancing the Republic of Moldova’s resilience against hybrid threats, information manipulation and cyberattacks. He also expressed Moldova’s interest in continued Dutch assistance in these areas, including cybersecurity.

The Moldovan Foreign Minister stressed that support from the Netherlands and other partners is essential for strengthening the country’s capacity to ensure the security of its citizens, advance reforms and align with European standards. Mihai Popșoi thanked the Dutch authorities for their support and emphasised that the Republic of Moldova is ready to open the remaining two negotiating clusters: Cluster 4, “Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity”, and Cluster 5, “Resources, Agriculture and Cohesion”.

“Despite the challenges, the Republic of Moldova continues its path towards the European Union with determination. We know that this is a complex process that requires hard work and sustained efforts. We bear an enormous responsibility, but we are confident that, together with reliable partners such as the Kingdom of the Netherlands, we will succeed in completing the transformations our country needs to become an EU Member State,” Mihai Popșoi said.

For his part, Minister Tom Berendsen reaffirmed the Netherlands’ support for the Republic of Moldova’s accession to the European Union and expressed readiness to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

The two ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the partnership between the Republic of Moldova and the Kingdom of the Netherlands and agreed to maintain dialogue to identify new opportunities for cooperation for the benefit of citizens of both countries. In this context, Mihai Popșoi invited Tom Berendsen to pay a visit to the Republic of Moldova.