Natalia Gavrilița hands over responsibitlity to the new Prime Minister Dorin Recean: "The expectations of the Executive are very high"

The former Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova Natalia Gavrilița handed over the responsibility to the new Prime Minister Dorin Recean on Thursday evening. In a message made public on her Facebook page, Natalia Gavrilița wished success to the new Cabinet of Ministers inaugurated today and mentioned that she will continue to be with the Recean Government, including from the position of deputy chairperson of the Action and Solidarity Party.

Ambassador Kent Logsdon, message after the investiture of the Recean Government: "We look forward to continuing to work with the government and people of Moldova"

The US Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova sent congratulations to the new Prime Minister Dorin Recean and his cabinet following the vote of confidence granted today by the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

The EU welcomes the inauguration of the new Government in Chisinau: "We are ready to work closely"

The European Union welcomes the quick appointment of Prime Minister Dorin Recean and the appointment of the new government, said the head of the EU delegation in the Republic of Moldova Janis Mazeiks. The official expressed readiness to work closely with the new Executive to boost efforts on key reforms.

The leader of the Russian opposition, Mikhail Khodorkovsky: the Republic of Moldova could become Russia's next target if Ukraine loses the war

Propaganda, corruption, threats and the preparation of an action by force. Such techniques are used by the Kremlin to maintain influence over the Republic of Moldova. Our country is the next target for the Russian Federation if Ukraine loses the war, believes Russian opposition leader Mikhail Khodorkovsky. He spoke about this in an exclusive interview for Moldova 1 TV.

LIVE TEXT // Dorin Recean, the prime minister-designate, asks for the investiture vote in the plenary session of the Parliament

The appointed Prime Minister, Dorin Recean, and the proposed ministers arrived in the plenary hall of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova. The official presents, from the central rostrum, the governing program "Prosperous, safe, European Moldova" and the composition of the new government, after which the investiture vote will take place.

Natalia Gavrilița: "I conclude the most responsible stage of my professional life"

The acting Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Natalia Gavrilița, came with a public message before the designated Prime Minister, Dorin Recean, arrived in the Parliament to ask the deputies, together with his team, for a vote of confidence. In a post made public on a social network, Natalia Gavrilița announces that she is ending today "the most responsible stage of her professional life so far" and wishes the future government team success in their work.

The designated Prime Minister, Dorin Recean, is expected in Parliament to ask for a vote of confidence

The prime minister-designate, Dorin Recean, is coming to Parliament today to ask the deputies for a vote of confidence. Recean will present the activity program and the composition of the future cabinet of ministers. The event is scheduled for 14:00. The public television station Moldova 1 will broadcast live the debates in the plenary session of the Parliament. Meanwhile, several people are protesting in front of the Legislative, showing dissatisfaction with the high tariffs for electricity and natural gas.

The prime minister-designate, Dorin Recean, has made his government team public

Prime Minister-designate Dorin Recean announced his government team on his Facebook page. Some ministers from the Gavrilița Government are returning to their positions, but there are also new names.

The risks of destabilizing the situation in the Republic of Moldova, discussed by President Maia Sandu and her Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vučić

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, spoke today by phone with the President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić. The discussion was held in the context of the head of state's statement from the beginning of the week, regarding the risks of destabilizing the situation in our country and the possible involvement of citizens of other states.

NATO is increasing support for the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, amid Russian threats

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is boosting its support for the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the context of Russian threats. The announcement was made by the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, Jens Stoltenberg, following a meeting of NATO defense ministers. According to the official, the ministers decided at the same time to significantly strengthen their deterrence and defense posture by increasing stockpiles of weapons and ammunition.

The appointed Prime Minister, Dorin Recean, expected on Thursday in the Parliament

The appointed Prime Minister, Dorin Recean, together with the ministers, will ask for a vote of confidence from the Parliament on Thursday, February 16. The statement was made by the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu. The official claims that in the future Cabinet of Ministers there would be a good part of the ministers who worked in the Gavrilița Government, as well as new people.

Roberta Metsola: "The European Parliament will remain with the Republic of Moldova on its way to join the EU"

The place of the Republic of Moldova is in the European family, reads an open letter published by the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola and addressed to the head of state Maia Sandu. The official from Brussels reiterates the European Union's support for our country "in this difficult geopolitical context".