Against the backdrop of threats from the Russian Federation: France and Moldova signed a defense agreement, details

The document provides for the opening in the coming months of a permanent defense mission of France in Chisinau, Macron said. Paris and Chisinau, against the background of threats from Moscow, signed a cooperation agreement in the field of security. The leaders of France and Moldova Emmanuel Macron and May Sandu were announced during a joint press conference on Thursday, March 7. The document was concluded during the visit of President of Moldova to Paris.

It was signed by his defense ministers - Sebastien Lecorton and Anatoly Nosyaty. According to the President of France, the agreement, among other things, provides "the opening in the coming months of a permanent defense mission (France, ed. ) In Chisinau. " Macron added that "this is only the first step. " In addition, the leaders of both states published a joint statement calling on Russia "to withdraw their forces illegally placed in Moldova.

" In turn, official Paris stated that he was ready to "contribute when time comes to a strong and peaceful settlement of this conflict. " Sandu and Macron also discussed the support of Ukraine. "Today, our discussions were focused on the safety of Moldova and Europe, the urgent need to support Ukraine and the expansion of the EU - a key to ensure peace in Europe," - wrote Moldova leader on social network H. Economic agreement.

This is "a bilateral roadmap that defines future projects that will be developed together," Macron said. We will remind, on February 28 in Transnistria there was a congress of so -called deputies of all levels. The authorities of the unrecognized republic stated that Moldova allegedly causes a "catastrophic" blow to Tiraspol's economy.