The EU Commissioner for Enlargement made this statement during a phone call with Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan. The conversation focused on advancing Moldova's European integration process and preparing for the Moldova-EU Association Council meeting, which will take place on October 5. The officials discussed the next steps on the path to our country's accession to the EU, as well as the continuation of reforms necessary to bring Moldova closer to European standards. The Prime Minister thanked the European Union for its ongoing support of our country and emphasized that the government's goal is to translate the European integration process into tangible results for citizens: a stronger economy, investment, and greater opportunities for development. The European Commissioner praised Moldova's impressive progress in implementing European reforms. She also informed the Prime Minister that the process of unblocking the next payment under the Moldova Growth Plan, designed to support the country's investment program, is in its final stages. Vasile Tofan and Marta Kos agreed to continue discussions at the meeting of the Moldova-EU Association Council on October 5. // 09.09.2026 — InfoMarket