Maia Sandu will attend the European summit in Dublin and sign a pension agreement with Ireland

President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu will attend the European Political Community summit in Dublin on Thursday, November 12, where she will discuss with European leaders progress on the country’s path to joining the European Union and the strengthening of security partnerships.

One day before the meeting, on Wednesday, November 11, Maia Sandu will hold a bilateral meeting with Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin. Ireland holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union this semester.

In the presence of the two officials, the agreement between the Republic of Moldova and Ireland on social security will be signed. The document allows legally completed periods of work in both states to be recognized when determining pension eligibility. Thus, Moldovan citizens who have worked in Ireland and the Republic of Moldova will be able to have their contribution periods in the two countries taken into account. Approximately 30,000 Moldovan citizens live in Ireland.

The European Political Community brings together leaders from nearly 50 countries and representatives of European institutions. Established in 2022, the platform addresses issues related to the security and stability of the continent. Summits are held twice a year, alternately in EU member and non-member states. The Republic of Moldova hosted the meeting on June 1, 2023, in Bulboaca.