Mayor of the City of Costești (MD), Nelu GLASU, in the context of the launch of the CAPDR Cross-Border Cooperation Center – Ștefănești: “Such meetings create real premises for beneficial cross-border projects.”

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Mayor of the City of Costești (MD), <span class="rosu">Nelu GLASU</span>, in the context of the launch of the <span class="rosu">CAPDR Cross-Border Cooperation Center – Ștefănești</span>: “Such meetings create real premises for beneficial cross-border projects.”

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 Planning of Regional Development (CAPDR), in partnership with ADR Chișinău, and hosted by the Ștefănești Town Hall.

The event brought together approximately 60 representatives of 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 cross-border cooperation eligibility area in Ukraine.

CAPDR iti recomanda si ...  <span class="rosu">Vasile SASU</span>, Mayor of the Botoșani commune of Durnești (RO), on experiences and challenges in Romania–Moldova–Ukraine cross-border projects, in the context of the launch of the <span class="rosu">CAPDR Cross-Border Cooperation Center – Ștefănești</span>

Thematic Framework and Objectives of the Meeting

The meeting agenda focused on the theme “The Role of Public Administration in Developing and Implementing Development Strategies”, in the context of the Interreg NEXT Romania – Republic of Moldova 2021–2027 Project, implemented by CAPDR and ADR Chișinău.

CAPDR iti recomanda si ...  Alexander Palariev, coordinator of the Frumushika Nova cluster, at the CAPDR meeting on consultations with the business environment Romania – Republic of Moldova: “The event highlighted a very important milestone in cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova.”

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 its role in national and international representation within this cooperation structure.

After 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.

CAPDR iti recomanda si ...  <span class="rosu">Iurie GANGAN</span>, Mayor of the City of Florești (Republic of Moldova), in the context of the launch of the <span class="rosu">CAPDR Cross-Border Cooperation Center – Ștefănești</span>: “We hope to implement joint projects that will benefit our citizens.”

Mayor of Costești, Nelu Glasu: “Meetings like these bring our societies closer and create real opportunities for beneficial cross-border projects”

During the Romania – Republic of Moldova – Ukraine Working Meeting held in Ștefănești, the Mayor of Costești, Nelu Glasu, emphasized the importance of transboundary institutional dialogue and its role in strengthening relations between communities on both sides of the Prut River.

The mayor highlighted that such gatherings are not just a formal framework for discussions but a concrete instrument to bring administrations and societies closer together, contributing to the development of sustainable partnerships. “Expectations are high, but such meetings are welcomed as they bring both sides of the Prut closer. Any meeting of this kind further unites both banks, bringing our societies closer,” stated Nelu Glasu.

CAPDR iti recomanda si ...  Alexander Palariev, coordinator of the Frumushika Nova cluster, at the CAPDR meeting on consultations with the business environment Romania – Republic of Moldova: “The event highlighted a very important milestone in cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova.”

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In the mayor of Costești’s view, cross-border cooperation should materialize in projects with a direct impact on communities, capable of generating real and sustainable benefits. “Of course, we hope for projects that are as interesting and beneficial to society as possible, especially cross-border ones,” he pointed out, underlining the importance of leveraging funding program opportunities and the new institutional cooperation structures.

CAPDR iti recomanda si ...  <span class="rosu">Vasile SASU</span>, Mayor of the Botoșani commune of Durnești (RO), on experiences and challenges in Romania–Moldova–Ukraine cross-border projects, in the context of the launch of the <span class="rosu">CAPDR Cross-Border Cooperation Center – Ștefănești</span>

Additionally, Mayor Nelu Glasu discussed the development potential of Costești, highlighting ongoing investments and natural resources that could form the basis of future projects. “The town of Costești currently benefits from significant investments. We have a picturesque, indeed beautiful area,” the mayor stated, referring to the locality’s competitive advantages.

A strategic element particularly mentioned was the nearby reservoir, considered an important resource for economic and regional development. “We have a reservoir with immense water reserves, so to speak, at present. And, of course, these need to be valorized,” emphasized the mayor, suggesting the need for integrated projects that capitalize on this potential.

The statements of the Mayor of Costești align with the objectives assumed at the Ștefănești meeting, reaffirming the role of local administrations in promoting cross-border cooperation and transforming institutional dialogue into concrete regional development actions.

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