According to the Lithuanian president, when making strategic decisions, Moldova and other Eastern Partnership countries face external pressure, therefore, support of all EU members states for the Vilnius Summit is very important, reads a statement by the Press Service of the President, issued after the meeting.
The construction of the Romania-Moldova gas pipeline will contribute to Romania's economic integration with the EU, Grybauskaitė has said. The pipeline will connect Moldova with Romania and the European energy networks creating an alternative to expensive Russian gas. Secure and credible gas supplies will help this Eastern partner ensure energy independence and fend off external pressure more easily.
The meeting also touched upon the Lithuanian EU presidency's priorities in energy sphere. Romania backs Lithuania's aspirations to complete the EU internal energy market, implement the Third Energy Package, and eliminate energy isolation of some regions. Romania also supports proposals to strengthen the EU external energy policy. Only in reciprocal solidarity and unity when speaking with foreign energy suppliers, will the EU member states be able to ensure the security of energy supplies and lower energy prices to consumers, the president noted.
She voiced her support for Romania joining the Schengen Area.
This is the first visit of Romanian prime minister to Lithuanian in the history of bilateral relations.
