Yesim Oruc, the new United Nations Resident Coordinator to Moldova, handed her credentials to the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Also on Monday, she had her first meeting with Prime Minister Dorin Recean, where the officials talked talked about Moldova’s objectives and priorities amid multiple crises, and also the country’s EU accession process.

Yesim Oruc reconfirmed the strong commitment of the United Nations, which includes 24 UN agencies and programs, to support the sustainable, inclusive and resilient development of the Republic of Moldova.

“We will continue to provide the needed expertise, experience and resources to contribute to the building of a more sustainable, just and greener future of the country where every child, woman and man exercise their rights and participate meaningfully in all aspects of life. A future where no one is left behind”, stated Yesim Oruc, as quoted in a press release.

The Prime Minister wished success to the Resident Coordinator in her new role, appreciating the ongoing support provided by all UN agencies in managing the refugee crisis, but also the sectoral assistance in areas such as social protection and human rights, justice reform, energy efficiency, green economy, as well as climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Ms. Oruc has more than 25 years of experience in international relations and sustainable development. Prior to her appointment in Moldova, she served as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guyana and as UNDP’s Deputy Director in Washington, UNDP Country Director in Albania, and UNDP Resident Representative ai and Deputy Resident Representative in Romania.