Energy security, the reconstruction of Ukraine and the EU accession prospects of countries in the region ranked high on the joint Parliament Forum hosted by Romania. Romania supports the European trajectory of Moldova and Ukraine and is committed to providing assistance and sharing its expertise to help these countries attain European standards, the interim Senate speaker, Alina Gorghiu, said on the sidelines of the event, also recalling Romania was one of the staunchest supporters of the two countries. Romania plans on playing a key role in rebuilding Ukraine and will allot substantial funds in this respect, the Romanian official said. In turn, Economy Minister, Florin Spătaru, said that the reconstruction of Ukraine is the responsibility of European society, and that all EU countries should pitch in. Minister Spătaru also recalled the support Romania has already provided to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion.
