'We are ready to transform our country to join the EU': Former Moldovan PM

Speaking to FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley, former Moldovan PM Gavrilita welcomed the resolution passed by the European Parliament underlining the strategic importance of Moldova joining the EU, noting that MEPs also "talked about the energy blackmail that we are facing from Russia".

"This is very important for our people to know that the efforts that Moldava is making on the path towards accession to the EU (...) are being recognised", added Gavrilita, who is also vice-president of the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity.

Moldova currently has EU candidate status. 

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