Constantin Cocoreanu, Mayor of Tudora Commune (RO), on the occasion of the launch of the CAPDR – Ștefănești Cross-Border Cooperation Center: “We are eager for collaboration, we are eager for development.”
Mesaje publice
On January 30, 2026, at the Ștefănești Town Hall, Botoșani County, the Romania – Republic of Moldova – Ukraine Working Meeting took place, an event dedicated to strengthening cross-border cooperation and the role of public administration in the development and implementation of regional development strategies. In this context, the CAPDR – Ștefănești Cross-Border Cooperation Center was also launched.
The meeting was organized by the Center for Analysis and Regional Development Planning (CAPDR), in partnership with ADR Chișinău, and hosted by the Ștefănești Town Hall.
The event brought together approximately 60 representatives from local public administrations and institutions from the suburbs of Chișinău, the Northern Region of the Republic of Moldova, Botoșani, Suceava, and Iași counties, as well as from the eligibility area for cross-border cooperation in Ukraine.
Thematic Framework and Objectives of the Meeting
The meeting agenda focused on “The Role of Public Administration in the Development and Implementation of Development Strategies”, in the context of the Interreg NEXT Romania – Republic of Moldova 2021–2027 Project, implemented by CAPDR and ADR Chișinău.
The project component aimed at creating an institutional framework for dialogue and practical cooperation between public authorities, associative organizations, and experts from Romania and the Republic of Moldova, with a focus on regional development and cross-border cooperation.
During the meeting, the concept “From Dialogue to Action” was also presented through the introduction of the CAPDR – Ștefănești Cross-Border Cooperation Center. Topics addressed included the establishment of the center, its membership structure, ongoing activities, projects developed by its members, as well as the center’s role in national and international representation.
Following the working session, the agenda continued with a visit to the future headquarters of the CAPDR – Ștefănești Cross-Border Cooperation Center, as well as an institutional networking session hosted at the base of the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University in Ștefănești. This stage was dedicated to strengthening the RO–MD–UA network, identifying joint projects, exchanging contacts, and outlining cooperation prospects within thematic working groups.
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Mayor of Tudora Commune (Botoșani), Constantin Cocoreanu: “We are eager for collaboration, we are eager for development”
The Mayor of Tudora Commune, Constantin Cocoreanu, emphasized the importance of continuing cross-border collaboration and the local administration’s desire to develop sustainable partnerships with communities in the Republic of Moldova.
He recalled the beginnings of the bilateral relationship between the localities, highlighting the special connection between Tudora Commune and the village of Tudora in Ștefan Vodă District:
“Thank you very much for the invitation. I came with great pleasure, perhaps also with the desire to resume some ideas. When I refer to this, I mean that in 2006 a twinning protocol was signed: Tudora Commune with Tudora village, in Ștefan Vodă District.”
The mayor also acknowledged the challenges encountered in accessing funds for cross-border projects, emphasizing that each experience represents a step forward and an opportunity for learning:
“We submitted a cross-border project, which unfortunately was not successful because we did not achieve the required score. But there is always a new beginning.”
Finally, Constantin Cocoreanu highlighted the commitment and determination of the local administration to harness the area’s resources and potential, emphasizing development prospects:
“We are eager for collaboration, we are eager for development. Tudora can become a very important area.”
The mayor’s message reflects both openness to concrete partnerships and a belief in a future where local development and cross-border cooperation can bring significant benefits to the community, strengthening the historical and cultural ties between the two banks of the Prut River.
