Moldova leaders meet with citizens on Independence Day
On Independence Day, the head of the Moldovan legislature and the cabinet of ministers met with citizens in a square behind the government building. The meeting was an opportunity for citizens to voice their concerns and for the government to hear from the people they serve.
Some citizens expressed appreciation for the opportunity to speak with the ministers.
"I wanted to talk to the Minister of Education, Mr. Perciun, who wants to implement reforms in education," said one citizen. "I came to see for myself that even ordinary people can speak with a minister."
Others said that the ministers should meet with citizens more often.
"Ministers should come down from time to time and listen to what's going on at the grassroots," said another citizen. "On a holiday, it's not good to complain. There are many problems, and we should let them work."
The government officials said that the meeting was a valuable opportunity to collect feedback from the public.
"These are real, everyday problems that people see and feel," said Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu. "It is our duty to address each issue individually, not just in general terms."
Minister of Agriculture Vladimir Bolea said that the meeting revealed a range of concerns, from inheritance disputes to land allocation.
Minister of Education Dan Perciun said that the government will meet with citizens in the coming weeks to discuss their concerns in more detail.
Head of the Interior Ministry Viorel Cernăuțeanu said that the meeting was a good opportunity for the police to hear from the public.
The meeting was the first of its kind in Moldova.
