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EU Calls On Moldova To Resume Normal Relations With Romania

The European Union on Thursday called on Moldovan authorities to resume normal relations with Romania, a EU member since 2007, and to respect all constitutional freedoms.
EU Calls On Moldova To Resume Normal Relations With Romania
09 apr. 2009, 16:50, English

In a joint press release, the Czech, French and Swedish ministers of foreign affairs said it is essential for the European Union to enjoy good relations with its neighbors.

"While understanding the complexity of the Moldovan-Romanian relations, we call on the Government of Moldova to resume normal relations with Romania," the release read.

"We call on the Moldovan authorities to respect all constitutional freedoms and on all parties to refrain from any violence,” the release added.

On Wednesday, Moldovan authorities expelled Romania’s ambassador to Chisinau and accused Romania of being behind anticommunist protests that turned into street fights in the Moldovan capital, after incumbent communists won the general election held Sunday.

Moldovan authorities said they made 200 arrests, including foreign citizens