Moldova approves withdrawal from founding CIS agreements

The Moldovan Government officially approved draft laws on Wednesday, March 11, to denounce the founding charter and statute of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). This decisive move marks a final systemic break from the Moscow-led organization, with the documents now heading to Parliament for a final vote.

Valeriu Chiveri discusses Transnistrian settlement in Bucharest

Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Valeriu Chiveri, met with Romanian officials in Bucharest to discuss recent developments in the Transnistrian conflict resolution process. They also covered the regional security situation and the coordination of efforts to support the Republic of Moldova's stability and resilience.

Gitanas Nausėda receives the Order of the Republic. Maia Sandu: “Moldova follows Lithuania’s path toward the EU”

Moldova contributes to European security and reaffirms support for Ukraine, President Maia Sandu said in Vilnius during a joint press conference with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda. She stressed that the country’s European integration would guarantee security for Chișinău and strengthen the eastern flank of the European Union. Maia Sandu also said that Moldova follows Lithuania’s path toward the European Union.

Mihai Popșoi meets EU and NATO leaders to boost strategic partnerships

The head of diplomacy in Chisinau, Mihai Popșoi, is on a working visit to Brussels from March 10 to 11 to strengthen strategic partnerships with the European Union and NATO.

Skepticism in Tiraspol over convergence fund: Decisions made outside negotiations “do not work”

Vadim Krasnoselski, the separatist leader from Tiraspol, has expressed his welcome for the resumption of negotiations with Chisinau. However, he remains skeptical about the proposal put forward by the constitutional authorities of the Republic of Moldova to establish a convergence fund aimed at fostering closer relations between the two banks of the Nistru.

Maia Sandu speaks in Vilnius Parliament, 36 years after Lithuania’s independence from the Soviet Union

Maia Sandu, the President of the Republic of Moldova, will deliver a speech on March 11 during a plenary session of the Parliament in Vilnius. This session is a solemn event commemorating the 36th anniversary of Lithuania's restoration of independence from the Soviet Union.

Chișinău and Tel Aviv diplomacy chiefs discuss safety of Moldovan citizens in Israel amid Middle East risks

On Monday, March 9, Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, spoke by phone with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa'ar. They discussed the situation of Moldovan citizens in Israel amid growing security risks in the Middle East, particularly rising military tensions in the region.

Moldova’s President Maia Sandu condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine as war crimes

President Maia Sandu has forcefully condemned Russia’s overnight strikes on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure. The Moldovan leader categorized the attacks as war crimes and called on the international community to maintain unwavering support for Kyiv.

Chisinau shifts Transnistria strategy toward phased economic integration

The Moldovan government is pivoting its approach to the Transnistrian conflict, prioritizing a phased integration of the economic, fiscal, and social sectors while delaying political negotiations to a later stage.

Peace in Ukraine may enable Russian troop withdrawal from Transnistrian region, Chiveri

A lasting peace in Ukraine could pave the way for the withdrawal of Russian troops from the Transnistrian region and expedite the conflict resolution process. This statement was made by Valeriu Chiveri, the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, during the "Realitatea te priveste" program.

The Republic of Moldova seeks energy cooperation with Azerbaijan

The Republic of Moldova aims to enhance its partnership with the Republic of Azerbaijan, particularly in energy security. This interest was expressed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi during a meeting with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, held in Baku.

Maia Sandu: Constitution won’t be changed for a third presidential term

The Constitution of the Republic of Moldova currently restricts individuals to serving a maximum of two presidential terms. President Maia Sandu has confirmed that there will be no amendments to this rule that would allow her to run for a third term. She won her second term as president in the fall of 2024.