Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi: 'As a Romanian citizen, I cannot vote 'against' unification'

Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi made a sensational statement regarding the possible unification of the country with Romania. On air of the program 'Eurosecurity' on the Vocea Basarabiei TV channel, he admitted that if a referendum on this issue were to take place, he would vote 'for'.

'The topic cannot be silenced'

According to the minister, the issue of unifying the two countries can no longer be ignored. 'The unionist movement in the country existed and exists — and this is natural, given the common history,' noted Popșoi. He emphasized that citizens regularly raise this topic at meetings with politicians.

'We must be honest and publicly discuss this prospect, to the extent that it can become realistic. In 30 years of independence, this has not happened,' the diplomat added.

Personal stance and citizenship

When asked directly how he would vote in a referendum, Popșoi answered unequivocally: 'As a Romanian citizen, I cannot vote 'against''. This statement became one of the most resonant in recent Moldovan politics.

Conditions for unification

At the same time, the minister emphasized that concrete steps towards unification are possible only with significant support from both sides — both in Moldova and in Romania. 'When there is such openness and support from both sides — perhaps, at some point, in the near or more distant future, we will be able to talk about this more concretely,' he said.

Euro-integration as a priority

Popșoi also reminded that the strategic priority for Moldova remains joining the European Union. 'We are focused on Euro-integration to reunite in the big European family — together with our brothers on the other side of the Prut and all partners who support us,' he concluded.

Context and reaction

The minister's statement came against the backdrop of the intensification of Moldova's Euro-integration course. Recently, the head of EU diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, called for Moldova to be admitted to the EU as soon as possible, noting that there are currently no opponents to the country's accession to the bloc.

The topic of unification with Romania is not new. Previously, in Bucharest, they declared readiness to seriously and at once begin negotiations on unification with Moldova, but only if Chișinău itself considers such an option.