Key facts
- Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan arrived in Kyiv on October 26.
- He is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- Moldovan ministers of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Defense, and Energy are also present.
Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan arrived in Kyiv on October 26 for a working visit with top Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Moldovan media outlet Newsmaker. The delegation includes Moldova's ministers of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Defense, and Energy. The visit follows President Zelensky's efforts to link Ukraine's and Moldova's European Union accession processes. The two countries are pursuing EU membership together, though Moldova is currently progressing faster on reforms. Tofan is also scheduled to participate in the Kyiv International Economic Forum. Discussions are expected to cover bilateral relations, economic and trade cooperation, regional security, and the European path for both nations. Ukraine and Moldova collaborate on regional security and countering Russian hybrid threats, with Moldova having experienced airspace violations by Russian drones and proximity to Russian attacks on Ukraine.