Moldova, unlike Georgia and Ukraine, does not aspire to NATO membership and continues to adhere to the neutrality prescribed by the constitution, Moldovan Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu was quoted as saying by TASS.

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"Georgia has always aspired to join NATO. Ukraine first chose a policy of non-accession and then said it aspired to join NATO. We see what has happened in Georgia, what is happening in Ukraine. Risks are everywhere," Popescu said. interview for the Moldovan TV channel "Journal TV".

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He recalled that the principle of neutrality is enshrined in Moldova's 1994 constitution.

"This is a choice of the people. We cannot say that neutrality fully guarantees our security. Moldova is in a very troubled region. The security risks are very high, but we respect the principle of neutrality," the Moldovan foreign minister said.

According to him, the authorities intend to "strengthen state institutions so that they can meet all challenges."

Earlier, Moldovan President Maya Sandu said the country would remain neutral and would not join Western sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine.

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