OXFORD, UK, July 18. Some solutions for the energy crisis have been found at the first meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) in the UK, President of Moldova Maia Sandu told reporters on the sidelines of the event, TurkicWorld reports.
"I do believe that the European political community is an important forum. I've been able to talk about the issues Moldova is facing. I can tell you that at the first meeting, energy crisis was a very big issue for Moldova, and I do believe that we managed to find some solutions," she said.
Sandu believes that non-EU countries, small countries, have a say in these meetings.
"I find them very important," she added.
The 4th meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) is underway in Blenheim Palace in Oxford, UK.
According to the European Council, some 47 heads of state and government are invited to take part in this EPC meeting.
The leaders are discussing continued support for Ukraine as well as shared challenges. The roundtable meetings cover topics including migration, energy, connectivity, defense, and the safeguarding of democracy.
The European Political Community aims to foster political dialogue and cooperation to address issues of common interest and strengthen the security, stability, and prosperity of the European continent.
At the first meeting in October 2022, leaders discussed peace and security issues, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the energy crisis. At the following meeting in June 2023, they discussed joint efforts for peace and security, energy resilience, connectivity, and mobility in Europe. In Granada in October 2023, leaders discussed how to make Europe more resilient, prosperous, and geostrategic.