"More and more countries are seeking observer status in the Eurasian Economic Union. Tunisia and Egypt are also named among potential candidates for the observer status. Simultaneously, the EAEU has been expanding cooperation with other nations, developing free trade zones," Dodon wrote on Telegram. He said that during his presidency, Moldova became the first country to be granted EAEU observer status in May 2018. "Sadly, the current government, in fact, rejected the platform and the opportunities for developing the economic cooperation that it presents.