DISINFO: Moldova is just one of the stages of Romania's expansionist strategy in the east.
SUMMARY
Recently, Romania's policy towards Moldova became more and more assertive. The ideological climate that is developing in Romania around the Moldovan issue is unhealthy, because it involves the forcible inclusion of Moldova into the "natural space of the Romanian nation." Moldova is just one of the stages of Romania's expansionist strategy in the east.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about Romania, questioning Moldova's integrity and sovereignty without any substance to document it.
Romania adheres to international law regarding state borders and has no territorial claims upon Moldova. The development of the relationship with the Republic of Moldova is a priority of Romania's foreign policy, based on the communion of history, language, traditions and culture and on supporting the European aspirations of the neighboring state.
Romania was the first state to recognise the independence of the Republic of Moldova, immediately after the proclamation of the independence of the new state (August, 1991).
The basis of the bilateral relationship are established by the Declaration on the establishment of a strategic partnership between Romania and the Republic of Moldova for the European integration of the Republic of Moldova (signed in Bucharest, on April 27, 2010). Romania strongly and constantly supports the efforts of the Republic of Moldova in approaching the EU, including through the visa liberalisation and the signature of the Association Agreement.
Moldova is the main recipient of Romanian foreign assistance.
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