The United Kingdom notes the results of Moldova’s parliamentary elections on 28 September, and congratulates President Maia Sandu’s Party of Action and Solidarity on its decisive election victory.
We look forward to further strengthening our partnership and friendship with the government and people of Moldova, and continuing our support to Moldova’s economic and democratic reforms as it works towards its European future.
The UK welcomes the preliminary conclusions of the ODIHR Election Observation Mission that elections were competitive and offered voters a clear choice between genuine political alternatives. We are deeply concerned by the serious reported cases of foreign interference, illegal funding, cyber-attacks and widespread disinformation – as well as credible evidence of vote-buying schemes.
As was the case during presidential elections in 2024, the information environment during the electoral campaign was weaponised by malign actors to sow division in society in an attempt to subvert Moldovan democracy. We, alongside partners, will redouble our efforts to aid Moldova’s ability to hold elections that both meet international standards and that are free of external interference in the future.
The United Kingdom fully supports the findings outlined in the ODIHR preliminary conclusions, and encourages the Moldovan government to engage constructively with international partners to address outstanding recommendations. We will continue to support Moldova’s efforts to stop interference from Russia undermining democracy in their country.
Let me also take this opportunity to reiterate the UK’s strong support for ODIHR, and its vital work in observing elections across the OSCE region.
Thank you, Mr Chair.
