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Moldova to Sign EU Accord on June 27
The president of the European Council on Tuesday invited Moldova to sign an association agreement with the European Union on June 27, saying the 28-nation bloc would help defend the former Soviet republic from threats by Russia which opposes the EU's eastward expansion.
Herman Van Rompuy said Moldova was "a European country and a key player called to restore peace and stability in this part of Europe," after meeting Prime Minister Iurie Leanca.
He praised the pro-European government for reforms but said the country still needed to fight corruption, improve the business climate which is plagued by bureaucracy and improve the justice system.