Maia Sandu spoke on the phone with her German counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Bilateral cooperation and the security situation in the region were discussed by the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, with her German counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

The Republic of Moldova ends its current presidency-in-exercise within the BSEC

The Republic of Moldova ended its current presidency in the Organisation of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC). The announcement was made by the head of diplomacy from Chisinau, Nicu Popescu, after the 45th meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Organization's member states.

Deputies from the BCS faction boycott the Parliament session and demand early parliamentary elections

The Bloc of Communists and Socialists (BCS) faction said they are boycotting the Parliament sessions and will go to the territories to talk to the voters. The statement was made after the meeting was interrupted for a 30-minute break, at the request of the BCS faction.

Parliament meets in session. What topics will be discussed

The Moldovan MPs are to approve the resignation of PAS deputies Dumitru Alaiba and Adrian Bălutel in Thursday's meeting, due to their transfer to other public positions.

The Republic of Moldova reaffirmed its support for the values and objectives of GUAM

We supported and continue to support the values on which the GUAM organization was founded, especially against the background of the brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia, said the head of diplomacy from Chisinau, Nicu Popescu, after a discussion with his counterparts from Georgia, Ukraine and Azerbaijan . The 40th meeting of the ministers of foreign affairs of the GUAM member states was held in videoconference format.

Cabinet of Ministers meets in Ștefan Vodă. What projects will be approved

The members of the Cabinet of Ministers meet in Ștefan Vodă. In the context of the meeting, Prime Minister Natalia Gavriliță will also pay a visit to the locality, announced the Executive.

Maia Sandu spoke in Soroca about the government's priorities: "Let's keep peace in the country and in society - that's what we will continue to do"

The economic and social situation in the country were the main topics addressed on Tuesday, December 20, by the president of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, with the residents of the Rublenita and Dărcăuți communes in the Soroca district. The head of state assured the meeting participants that the priority of the government remains, in the new year, the preservation of peace in the country and in society.

Chisinau accuses Tiraspol of lack of openness on human rights issues in the Transnistrian region

The reintegration policy office draws attention to the lack of openness on the part of Tiraspol to identify positive solutions to individual cases of human rights violations in the Transnistrian region. According to the Bureau, all of Chisinau's proposals from the current year for convening the meetings of working groups for human rights would have been countermanded or rejected by Tiraspol.

The Venice Commission about the outlawing of the "Shor" Party: It must be legal, legitimate and proportionate

Outlawing a political party violates fundamental human rights and freedoms, so such a decision should be legal, legitimate and proportionate. The conclusion was formulated in the opinion of the Venice Commission regarding the request of the Chisinau Government to examine the constitutionality of the "Sor" Party.

Bogdan Aurescu: "Romania, the first commercial partner of the Republic of Moldova". Trade relations, increasing by about 50% in 2022

Trade relations between the Republic of Moldova and Romania experienced a record growth in 2022, reaching a value of over $3.5 billion. The data were presented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Bogdan Aurescu, who is visiting Chisinau. According to the head of diplomacy from Bucharest, commercial relations between the two countries have registered a 46% increase this year, compared to last year.

Igor Grosu, at the meeting with Bogdan Aurescu: "We will encourage new projects between Romanians from both banks of the Prut"

The authorities from Chisinau and those from Bucharest promise to strengthen their relationship and encourage new projects between Romanians from both banks of the Prut. The assurance was made during the meeting between the President of the Parliament from Chisinau, Igor Grosu, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Bogdan Aurescu, who is visiting Chisinau. According to Speaker Igor Grosu, Romania will continue to support the Republic of Moldova in order to overcome the recent crises.

The Government of the Republic of Moldova meets in a meeting, on Wednesday, in Ștefan Vodă

The Cabinet of Ministers led by Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița will meet in a meeting on Wednesday, December 21, in Ștefan Vodă. The agenda includes 15 topics, including important decisions for local public administrations.