The process of rapprochement between Moldova and Romania has effectively already begun thanks to the implementation of joint transport and energy projects, although the question of political unification of the two states remains open. This was stated by Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi in an interview with Romanian television channel TVR Info on November 6, 2026.
According to the minister, the construction of a motorway, new bridges across the Prut River, and energy interconnections is gradually creating conditions for closer economic integration between the two countries.
“It is already happening,” Popșoi said in response to a journalist’s question about the prospects for the unification of Moldova and Romania.
The minister identified the A8 motorway, known as the “Union Motorway” (Autostrada Unirii), as one of the key infrastructure projects. It is intended to connect Romania’s transport network to the Moldovan border near Ungheni.
Popșoi also drew attention to the construction of new bridges across the Prut River, which separates Moldova and Romania.
According to him, no new bridge had been built across the river for approximately 60 years, whereas a crossing is now under construction near Ungheni and other projects are being developed.
Another area of cooperation is the integration of energy infrastructure. The development of cross-border electricity interconnections is expected to improve the reliability of energy supply and expand opportunities for electricity exchange between the countries.
The head of Moldova’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that practical economic projects may prove to be a more effective instrument for bringing the two states closer together than political discussions about unification, which have continued for several decades.
At the same time, the minister acknowledged that he could not specify a timeframe for the possible political unification of Moldova and Romania.
He stressed that such a decision must be made democratically and transparently, with broad public support on both sides of the Prut River.
Popșoi also confirmed that, according to opinion polls, there is currently no majority of the population in Moldova supporting unification with Romania.
Moldova gained independence in 1991 following the collapse of the USSR. Romania has been a member of the European Union since 2007. The two countries maintain close historical, cultural, and economic ties, while the development of transport and energy infrastructure is regarded as one of the areas of regional integration.
Moldova obtained candidate status for accession to the European Union in June 2022 and officially began EU accession negotiations in June 2024.
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