Chisinau to join EU's policy of sanctions against Russia, Belarus - Moldovan Foreign Ministry

CHISINAU. Nov 10 (Interfax) - Moldova, which seeks to join the European Union, will fully support the EU sanctions, including those against Moscow and Minsk, Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi said.

"The country will fully support the EU's policy of sanctions, including those against Russia and Belarus," Popsoi said at the EU Enlargement Forum in Chisinau on Tuesday.

Such decisions might be made soon, he said.

"As of now, Moldova has joined the European sanctions 91%. We are slightly lagging behind in terms of the sectoral sanctions imposed back in 2014, which we have not supported for now and which concern Russia and Belarus. This gap needs to be filled to achieve 100% compliance. We are working to find solutions and the necessary mechanisms," Popsoi said.

The ad hoc government commission decides on joining the European sanctions, based on the Foreign Ministry's proposal and assessment of possible consequences. The Foreign Ministry is tasked with implementing the sanctions.