February 26, 2025, Chișinău – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi received OSCE Secretary General Feridun Hadi Sinirlioğlu at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is his first working visit to the Republic of Moldova since assuming office. On this occasion, Minister Popșoi congratulated him and wished him much success in his future activities.

The discussions focused on the cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and the OSCE, including with its autonomous institutions and structures, and the role of the organization as an important actor in the security architecture of the European continent. The officials also addressed the OSCE’s support for strengthening Moldova’s resilience and stability, cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Moldova, the regional security situation, including recent developments regarding the Transnistrian issue.

Minister Popșoi noted that, “Despite unprecedented challenges, the Republic of Moldova remains firmly committed to respecting the OSCE principles and fully supports the priorities of the OSCE’s current presidency for 2025, being prepared to engage constructively in discussions aimed at restoring peace, security, justice, and cooperation in Europe.”

The OSCE Secretary General reaffirmed the organization’s support for the Republic of Moldova, including continuing efforts on the settlement of the Transnistrian conflict and the country’s reintegration.