Minister of Transport and Road Infrastructure Iurie Chirinciuc signed an order to appoint Iurie Topala as director general of the state-run company “Moldova’s Railways”. Iurie Topala won the contest after holding this post on an interim basis since August 3, IPN reports quoting the Ministry.

The contest was staged by the Administration Board of “Moldova’s Railways” between August 13 and September 4. It involved six candidates.

According to Iurie Chirinciuc, the new director must aim his professional qualities at ensuring the company’s prosperity. For his part, Iurie Topala said he will make everything possible to contribute to modernizing the railroads and voiced hope that he will enjoy the team’s support for continuing the initiated reforms.

Iurie Topala is a member of the Chisinau Council on behalf of the Liberal Party, which manages the Ministry of Transport and Road Infrastructure.