"We believe signing a border treaty to be futile. It would turn the Romanian head of state into a Ribbentrop-Molotov partner", Traian Basescu said.
"Who could imagine that a Romanian head of state would sign a treaty that would recognize the Ribbentrop-Molotov pact? (...) Only a mind that does not understand what the responsibility of the Romanian state means", he added.
Romanian President Basescu explained that Romania recognised the borders of the ex-USSR in the past, and that Moldova inherited part of this borders, thus rendering futile the signing of a new treaty.
These are President Traian Basescu’s the main declarations:
- No matter the relationship at a governmental level, Romania will not cease to promote the idea that Moldova needs to be part of the EU.
- One chief objective was to position the Republic of Moldova within the West Balkan states group. Irrespectively of the way state level relationships evolve, we will not change this policy.
- Accelerating the process of granting citizenship for the republic of Moldova is a serious matter, which we negotiate with no one and which will speed up week to week.
- Imposing visas for Romanian citizens contravenes the obligations assumed by the Republic of Moldova in its relationship with the EU.
- Introducing visas is an unacceptable measure that delays the bilateral cooperation plan.
- I bear the hope we will surpass this difficult moment in the bilateral relationship.
- I hope that the next government demonstrates more pragmatism and the desire to facilitate the cooperation relationships, to the benefit of both countries, but most of all, to the citizens’ benefit.