Chairwoman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Visits the Republic of Moldova
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer: "We stand firmly behind the Republic of Moldova on its path to Europe" On May 27 and 28, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, Chairwoman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), visited the Republic of Moldova for a series of high-level meetings on democracy, security, and European integration. The visit reaffirmed the Foundation's long-standing commitment to the country's European path.
A Meeting at the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova
The visit opened at the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, where the KAS Chairwoman was received by Speaker Igor Grosu. Discussions focused on the country's EU accession process and the role of strong democratic institutions along the way.
Regional Security at the Presidential Palace
At the Presidential Palace, talks with National Security Advisor Stanislav Secrieru addressed regional security challenges and the Republic of Moldova's growing role as a provider of stability — a topic of particular importance in today's geopolitical context.
16 Years of Partnership: A Conversation with President Maia Sandu
A central moment of the visit was the meeting with President Maia Sandu, an opportunity to reflect on more than 16 years of partnership between KAS and the Republic of Moldova, from strengthening democratic institutions and civil society to contributing to the country's National Security Strategy. Both sides discussed how KAS can continue supporting Moldova's European path, including through its networks in Berlin, Brussels, and beyond. "We stand firmly behind the Republic of Moldova on its path to Europe." — Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, Chairwoman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung "We hope that the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung will continue to regard the Republic of Moldova as a priority in the years ahead." — Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova
Concrete Steps Toward Accession: Talks with Vice Prime Minister Cristina Gherasimov
The meeting with Vice Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov covered the concrete steps ahead on Moldova's EU accession path, as well as the contribution KAS can make at both technical and political levels.
Resilience and Bilateral Cooperation: Talks at the Ministry of Defense
At the Ministry of Defense, talks with Minister Anatolie Nosatîi addressed the modernization of the armed forces, resilience against hybrid threats, and bilateral cooperation with Germany. Minister Nosatîi expressed particular appreciation for KAS's support in organizing public consultations on the National Defense Strategy. "The cooperation between the Ministry of Defense and civil society organizations is a sign of democratic maturity." — Anatolie Nosatîi, Minister of Defense
Germany's Commitment: A Meeting with Ambassador Hubert Knirsch
A meeting with German Ambassador Hubert Knirsch underlined Germany's continued commitment to the democratic and European development of the Republic of Moldova.
An Evening with the Team, Scholars, and KAS Alumni
The visit concluded with a reception at the KAS office in Chișinău, bringing together the local team, current scholarship holders, and alumni of the KAS Moldova program, a moment that captured the human depth of a partnership built over 16 years. The Republic of Moldova Has Made Its Choice As a long-standing partner, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung remains committed to standing by that choice — in Chișinău, in Berlin, and in Brussels.