The efficiency of each ambassador of Moldova will be assessed depending on how they attract investors from the country of destination to the native country and how they promote Moldova’s image. If no palpable results are reached during a period of 6-12 months, the ambassador could be recalled, President Igor Dodon stated in a broad meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration that involved Moldova’s ambassadors working abroad IPN reports.
President Dodon referred to the pursuing of a balanced foreign policy, which implies the fulfillment of Moldova’s international commitments, especially those that derive from the Association Agreement with the EU and the strategic relations with the Russian Federation. He reiterated the importance of continuing the strategic partnership with Romania, the United States, Turkey and other countries.
According to Igor Dodon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should work based on criteria of professionalism, with a strict discipline and without involvement in political or party games, as earlier. The ambassadors should realize that they are appointed not to rest, but to work to develop the state and to extend the relations with the foreign partners, being remunerated with taxpayers’ money.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Aureliu Ciocoi said the Ministry’s Board hadn’t met for ten years and this affected the exchange of opinions and the decision-making process. The European integration, which was a priority in the Ministry’s activity in 2019, remains a key objective for the diplomatic service this year. Among the top priorities for 2020 are the development of the relations with foreign partners and the maintaining of the Government’s balanced and open approach to partnerships.
The meeting was partially held behind closed doors. After the meeting, the minister told the press that not all the issues related to the foreign policy of a state can be discussed in public given the existing sensitive aspects. There are subjects that cannot be made public for now.
