Oazu Nantoi: Challenges in the security zone aim to make Ukraine keep military troops in the vicinity of Transnistria

The purpose of the violations in the Security Zone is part of the Russian Federation's conscious policies to maintain tension in the area. The statement was made by expert on the Transnistrian region Oazu Nantoi for the public TV channel Moldova 1. Nantoi also says that Russia through these actions is forcing Ukraine to keep military units in the immediate vicinity and not allow them to be used on the frontline with Russia.

Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu visits Brussels. He will present Moldova's contribution to the EU Enlargement Report

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, is leaving today for a working visit to Brussels to present the Republic of Moldova's contribution to the EU Enlargement Report for 2023.

Ion Ceban proposes signing an agreement similar to Romania's Snagov Pact

The National Alternative Movement will participate in the demonstration announced by Maia Sandu. Ion Ceban proposed signing an agreement similar to the Snagov Pact in Romania. The Chisinau pact should therefore build a political partnership with the objective of joining the European Union by 2030. The mayor of Chisinau recommends voting on this pact at the national assembly on 21 May.

Dorin Recean, meeting with the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairmanship, Thomas Mayr-Harting: Transnistrian settlement will be achieved only by peaceful means

The security situation in the region and the current format of negotiations on the Transnistrian settlement were discussed by Prime Minister Dorin Recean and the Special Representative of the North Macedonian Chairmanship-in-Office of the OSCE Thomas Mayr-Harting.

European Parliament calls on EU to sanction Plahotniuc and Șor for trying to destabilise Moldova

The European Parliament (EP) voted on Wednesday 19 April on a resolution to sanction fugitive oligarchs Vladimir Plahotniuc and Ilan Șor on the grounds that they are trying to destabilise the Republic of Moldova jointly with Russia. The announcement was made by MEP Vlad Gheorghe, who is also the author of the resolution.

A representative of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Moldova declared persona non grata

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MFAEI) summoned an hour ago the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, Oleg Vasnetsov. He was informed about the inappropriate behaviour of two Russian diplomats towards the Moldovan authorities. At the same time, the MFAEI informs that it has declared a representative of the Russian Embassy in Chisinau persona non grata on the territory of our country, and he is obliged to leave the territory of the Republic of Moldova.

Nicu Popescu, on the summoning of the Russian ambassador: we, in the Republic of Moldova, do not associate with people who support and promote the killing of civilians

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu, gives details about the summoning to the MFAEI of the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Moldova, Oleg Vasnetsov. Popescu said today at a press conference held with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands that the Republic of Moldova will not tolerate disrespectful behaviour towards state representatives and citizens of the country. Popescu promised to come back with details of the discussion with the Russian diplomat.

Coalition for Unity and Welfare will join the "European Moldova" National Assembly on May 21

The Coalition for Unity and Welfare says that it supports the idea of unity of the European course for any party that puts the national ideal at the centre of their political aspirations. However, CUB representatives believe that the action should adopt a resolution expressing the unity of pro-European forces.

Preparations for the European Political Community meeting: What municipal authorities are doing

Preparations have begun for the European Political Community meeting to be held on 1 June in Chisinau. The municipal authorities are carrying out a series of actions for the organisation of this event, which is expected to be attended by dozens of delegations from abroad.

The Kingdom of the Netherlands opens an embassy in Chisinau. Nicu Popescu met with the first ambassador of this country

Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu met with the first ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Chisinau Fred Duijn. Popescu thanked the Dutch diplomat for his constant support in the process of Moldova's accession to the European Union and welcomed the opening of the diplomatic mission in Chisinau.

The European Parliament's Committee on Budgets has given its opinion on €145 million in assistance to Moldova

The European Parliament's Committee on Budgets voted last night by 35 votes in favour, 0 abstentions and 1 vote against my proposal for an opinion on €145 million macro-financial assistance to the Republic of Moldova. The announcement was made by MEP Siegfried Mureșan.

Moldova's head of diplomacy Nicu Popescu will host the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Wopke Hoekstra, in Chisinau, announces the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MFAEI)

The MFAEI says that the high official is expected in Chisinau on 19 April for a working visit.