The ministers of the Gaburici Government took an oath of allegiance before President Nicolae Timofti and in the presence of representatives of the diplomatic corps, IPN reports.
“I swear to give all my power and knowledge for the prosperity of the Republic of Moldova, to obey the Constitution and the country’s laws, to defend democracy, the basic rights and fundamental freedoms, sovereignty, independence, unity and the territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova,” promised the ministers.
President Nicolae Timofti welcomed the February 18 decision of Parliament by which the new Government received a vote of confidence, saying this decision had been awaited by society ding two months and a half. “In the immediate period, you must take measures to remedy the financial, economic and social situation, first of all the situation on the currency market. The competent ministries should focus on the country’s internal and external security. The commitments we made to the people and our development partners must be fulfilled,” said the head of state.
Prime Minister Chiril Gaburici said he and his team assumed great responsibility, but they are confident that they will manage to implement the government program for 2014-2018.
Members of the Cabinet:
Prime Minister - Chiril Gaburici
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy – Stephane Cristophe Bride;
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration – Natalia Gherman;
Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration – Victor Osipov;
Minister of Finance – Anatol Arapu;
Minister of Justice – Vladimir Grosu;
Minister of the Interior – Oleg Balan;
Minister of Defense – Viorel Cibotaru;
Minister of Regional Development and Construction – Vasile Batca;
Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry – Ion Sula;
Minister of Transport and Road Infrastructure – Vasile Botnari;
Minister of the Environment – Sergiu Palihovici;
Minister of Education – Maia Sandu;
Minister of Culture – Monica Babuc;
Minister of Labor, Social Protection and Family – Ruxanda Glavan;
Minister of Health – Mircea Buga;
Minister of Youth and Sport – Serghei Afanasenco;
Minister of Information and Communication Technology – Pavel Filip.
The Government was invested by the votes of 60 MPs on February 18.
