Condolences // Moldova’s Embassy in Bucharest: “Ion Iliescu helped affirm our sovereignty and identity”
Ion Iliescu, the first president of post-communist Romania, played an important role in affirming the sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova, according to a message of condolence from the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Romania. This statement was issued shortly after the announcement of the former head of state’s death. Notably, this is the only official condolence message from the authorities in Chisinau released to the public following Ion Iliescu's passing.