They have committed themselves to serve the Republic of Moldova with responsibility and dedication, ready to protect the citizens, maintain public order, and act in accordance with the law and the values of the state.

The ceremony gathered, besides the new employees, representatives of the ministry’s subdivisions, teaching staff, as well as their families and close ones.

“Throughout your professional career, your courage, integrity, and professionalism will make a difference in the community. Every supportive gesture, every correct intervention, and assumed decision contribute to the safety and confidence of the citizens,” declared at the ceremony Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin.

The official added that the values promoted by the new employees – respect for the law, solidarity, and protection of each person’s dignity – are values shared at the European level and that, through their daily work, they contribute to the construction of a modern, safe, and European-oriented country.

The new employees have undergone modern initial training programs, which combine theoretical instruction with the practical applications necessary for the field.

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Maia Sandu thanked the members of the new Cabinet for taking on responsibility during a difficult period for the country and the region. “You begin your work, first and foremost, with the responsibility to meet the high and well-justified expectations of the people,” the head of state said.

After years marked by crises and challenges, the Republic of Moldova needs a government focused on development and modernization, the president stated.

“Starting today, we need a government that focuses more on development — one that will complete the transformation of the Republic of Moldova into a modern European state,” Maia Sandu emphasized, calling on the new Government to improve governance in all areas by promoting efficiency and integrity, and by enhancing the quality of public policies and services.

At the same time, the president emphasized the importance of strengthening the resilience of the state and society to continue facing the risks and threats confronting the country. Highlighting the need for bold measures to boost economic development, attract investments, and increase competitiveness and productivity, the head of state stated that this is the only way to raise people’s standard of living.

“We will all need to engage even more than before, with ambition, patience, and discipline. I know that the workload is unprecedented for the Republic of Moldova, and I know that people often do not see the amount of work involved in our process of joining the European Union. But everything that is good and lasting is built with effort, brick by brick,” the president added.

Maia Sandu emphasized the importance of strengthening the justice system, ensuring energy security, modernizing the education system, and carrying out administrative-territorial reform so that state institutions and local authorities can make more effective use of the opportunities and European funds allocated for development.

In parallel, she mentioned ongoing programs that contribute to the modernization of local communities. “Afforestation, waste management, investments in infrastructure, schools, hospitals, and roads — these initiatives help improve the quality of life and modernize our villages and towns. Only in this way will people regain the belief that it is worth building their future here, at home, in the Republic of Moldova, where they have opportunities, security, and hope,” the head of state concluded.

The Cabinet of Ministers, led by Alexandru Munteanu, was sworn in on October 31 with the votes of 55 deputies from the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), following a session that lasted over eight hours. The opposition criticized the government program, calling the new executive a “sacrificial” one.

Composition of the Government:

Alexandru Munteanu – Prime Minister

Eugen Osmochescu – Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Digitalization

Mihai Popsoi – Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Vladimir Bolea – Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development

Cristina Gherasimov – Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration

Valeriu Chiveri – Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration

Dan Perciun – Minister of Education

Ludmila Catlabuga – Minister of Agriculture

Daniella Misail-Nichitin – Minister of Internal Affairs

Vladimir Cojuhari – Minister of Justice

Adrian Gavrilita – Minister of Finance

Natalia Plugaru – Minister of Labor and Social Protection

Emil Ceban – Minister of Health

Gheorghe Hajder – Minister of Environment

Cristian Jardan – Minister of Culture

Dorin Junghietu – Minister of Energy

Anatolie Nosatii – Minister of Defense

Alexei Buzu – Secretary General of the Government

Cristina Gherasimov, Vladimir Bolea, Mihai Popsoi, Dan Perciun, Ludmila Catlabuga, Daniella Misail-Nichitin, Dorin Junghietu, and Anatolie Nosatii retain the portfolios they previously held in the Recean Government.

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“I swear to devote all my strength and skill to the prosperity of the Republic of Moldova, to respect the Constitution and laws of the country, to defend democracy, fundamental human rights and freedoms, sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Moldova,” the new ministers will say, according to Article 79 of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova.

The cabinet, led by Alexandru Munteanu, was sworn in on October 31, with the votes of 55 deputies from the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), after a session that lasted more than eight hours. The opposition criticized the government’s program, calling the new executive a “sacrificial lamb.”

Composition of the Alexandru Munteanu Government:

Eugen Osmochescu – Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Digitalization

Mihai Popsoi – Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Vladimir Bolea – Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development

Cristina Gherasimov – Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration

Valeriu Chiveri – Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration

Dan Perciun – Minister of Education

Ludmila Catlabuga – Minister of Agriculture

Daniella Misail-Nichitin – Minister of Internal Affairs

Vladimir Cojuhari – Minister of Justice

Adrian Gavrilita – Minister of Finance

Natalia Plugaru – Minister of Labor and Social Protection

Emil Ceban – Minister of Health

Gheorghe Hajder – Minister of Environment

Cristian Jardan – Minister of Culture

Dorin Junghietu – Minister of Energy

Anatolie Nosatii – Minister of Defense

Alexei Buzu – Secretary General of the Government

Cristina Gherasimov, Vladimir Bolea, Mihai Popsoi, Dan Perciun, Ludmila Catlabuga, Daniella Misail-Nichitin, Dorin Junghietu, and Anatolie Nosatii retain the portfolios they previously held in the Recean Government.

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“I pledge to devote all my strength and skill to the prosperity of the Republic of Moldova, to respect the Constitution and the laws of the country, to defend democracy, the fundamental rights of man, sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Moldova”, mentioned the new Deputy Prime Minister.

President Maia Sandu stated that the main mission of the new Deputy Prime Minister is the safety of the people on the left bank and on the right bank, and for this, stability needs to be maintained. “Especially in the coming weeks and months, because we know what the risks and challenges are, and the state’s task is – the safety of the people, I repeat – both on the right bank and on the left bank”, noted Maia Sandu.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean mentioned that everyone now has a rather difficult, but achievable task – to ensure peace and security in the Republic of Moldova. Also, the Prime Minister thanked the former Deputy Prime Minister, Oleg Serebrian, for his accomplishments during his term.

The position of Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration became vacant after Oleg Serebrian was appointed ambassador to Turkey. On Monday, the Prime Minister announced the candidacy of the Action and Solidarity Party’s deputy, Roman Rosca, for this position.

Roman Rosca has worked in law enforcement, being employed in various subdivisions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. However, he gave up his career in the Ministry in 2016 to venture into business. It was then that he joined the PAS. He has held the position of deputy since July 2022, reaching Parliament as a substitute on the party’s lists.

In March 2024, the legislature appointed him as the president of the special parliamentary commission for monitoring and parliamentary control over the implementation of the policy of reintegration of the Republic of Moldova.

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The swearing-in ceremony took place in the Antiaircraft Missile Regiment. The Chief of the General Staff, Brigadier General Vitalie Micov, encouraged the new recruits to learn from each experience and to support each other in accomplishing their missions.

Around 1400 young people are being conscripted for military service in April-July, according to a decision approved by the Government. It is one of two annual conscription campaigns, the other being scheduled for October-January.

At the same time, in April-July, the military conscripts who will be inducted in the spring of 2024 are transferred to the reserve.

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