Political Analysis Article
With clear geopolitical positioning, strong European rhetoric and unmistakable symbolism, the meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Moldovan President Maia Sandu at the Maximos Mansion sent messages well beyond bilateral diplomacy. Athens made its stance explicit: Moldova’s accession to the European Union is a strategic priority for Greece.
The Greek prime minister left no room for ambiguity, stressing that Greece will stand firmly by Moldova, supporting its territorial integrity, independence and European future, at a time when Eastern Europe remains under intense geopolitical pressure.
Open political backing for Sandu
Mr Mitsotakis congratulated President Sandu on the successful conduct of Moldova’s recent parliamentary elections, describing the result as proof of democratic maturity despite external interference and destabilisation attempts.
“The people of Moldova proved that they are neither intimidated nor manipulated,” he noted, attributing a decisive role to Sandu herself in safeguarding unity and maintaining the country’s European course.
A message aimed at Brussels
The Prime Minister’s remarks were also a direct signal to EU institutions. While reiterating that enlargement is a merit-based process, he underlined that Moldova’s progress is measurable, substantive and undeniable, calling on Europe to recognise this progress in practical terms.
The message was clear: responsibility now lies with Brussels.
Energy, the Vertical Corridor and geopolitics
Energy security stood at the heart of the talks. Mr Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s rising role as an energy hub for Southeast Europe, driven by agreements enabling the flow of US LNG via Revithoussa and Alexandroupolis.
Bold takeaway:Greece is positioning itself as a pillar of European energy security and a key driver of the EU’s break from Russian gas dependence.
The Vertical Corridor, he noted, goes beyond energy. It is evolving into a strategic axis of dual use, potentially serving as an alternative supply and logistics route from the Aegean to the Black Sea, extending through Moldova toward Ukraine.
Economy, investments and historic ties
Both leaders agreed to deepen economic cooperation in sectors such as:
- Renewable energy
- Tourism
- Information technology
- Construction and infrastructure
Mr Mitsotakis expressed Greece’s readiness to support Moldova’s efforts to attract foreign investment, while also emphasising the historic and cultural bonds between the two nations, recalling Chișinău’s symbolic connection to the Filiki Eteria and the Greek struggle for independence.
Sandu: “Greece is a source of inspiration”
President Sandu described relations with Greece as a window of opportunity for Moldova’s European future, praising Greece’s economic turnaround as an example for Europe as a whole.
Italic key statement: “EU membership is our most important national project since independence – a matter of strategic necessity and survival.”
She also highlighted Greece’s role as an energy hub and stressed the importance of regional resilience amid threats to critical infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Political reading
This was far more than a ceremonial visit.The Mitsotakis–Sandu meeting:
- reaffirmed Greece’s strong alignment with EU enlargement,
- elevated Athens’ role as a geopolitical and energy player,
- and sent a firm signal of stability against revisionist pressures in the wider region.
In an uncertain Europe, Athens is not merely following developments – it is helping shape them.
Source: pagenews.gr