On June 11, 2025, the first official trilateral summit was held between the Presidents of Moldova, Ukraine, and Romania. It marked a significant milestone in advancing strategic regional cooperation across the Black Sea region.
The summit brought together President Maia Sandu of the Republic of Moldova, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, and President Nicușor Dan of Romania. The leaders engaged in high-level discussions aimed at reinforcing collaboration in regional security, energy resilience, and economic development. Additionally, they focused on infrastructure modernization and the European integration process.
Key Areas of Strategic Focus:
- Regional and hybrid security: Strengthening collective responses to hybrid threats in the Black Sea region.
- Cybersecurity: Enhancing protection of national and regional digital infrastructure and information spaces.
- Energy security: Promoting diversification of energy sources and regional energy independence.
- Cross-border connectivity: Advancing joint logistics and infrastructure initiatives to improve regional mobility.
- Military and technical cooperation: Deepening defense-related coordination to address emerging challenges.
- Joint EU integration efforts: Reaffirming Moldova and Ukraine’s commitment to European Union membership.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the inseparable partnership between Moldova and Ukraine in pursuing EU accession. He stated that no external actor should undermine their unity or derail their shared European path.
Agreements and Next Steps:
- Establishment of a permanent coordination mechanism between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the three countries. This aims to ensure real-time diplomatic alignment and cooperation.
- Implementation of key infrastructure projects. These include the construction of a cross-border highway and modernization of railway networks connecting Moldova, Ukraine, and Romania.
- Alignment on policies aimed at strengthening sanctions against the Russian Federation. They are also promoting coordinated diplomatic efforts for a just and lasting peace in the region.
This historic trilateral format marks a new chapter in regional diplomacy. It underlines the three countries’ shared vision for a secure, integrated, and prosperous Europe. The Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, and Romania reaffirm their steadfast commitment to regional stability, democratic values, and collective resilience. This commitment is emphasized in the face of ongoing geopolitical challenges.
