The prime ministers of neighboring countries Romania and Ukraine have sent messages of support to the new government of the Republic of Moldova and Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, IPN reports.
“I am confident that we will continue to work together, with the same determination, for the good of our citizens on both sides of the Prut River,” said Bucharest Mayor Ilie Bolojan.
According to the official, “the aspirations of the citizens of the Republic of Moldova, anchored in democratic values, freedom, and prosperity, are a guarantee that the European path chosen by our brothers is the right one.”
“The Romanian government and I, as prime minister, will continue to support the efforts of the authorities in Chisinau and of society as a whole to ensure that the Republic of Moldova opens negotiations on accession to the European Union as soon as possible,” added Ilie Bolojan.
In her message, Yulia Sviridenko, Prime Minister of Ukraine, emphasized that “Moldova remains a reliable partner on the European path” and highlighted the two countries’ shared commitment to European integration and resilience in the face of challenges.
According to Iulia Sviridenko, “despite the threats and challenges posed by Russia’s aggression, our nations remain united and resilient.”
The cabinet led by Alexandru Munteanu was sworn in with the votes of 55 PAS deputies during the Parliament session on October 31. On November 1, the new cabinet was sworn in before the head of state, Maia Sandu, and the president of Parliament, Igor Grosu. The new government has 14 ministries and five deputy prime ministers, two of whom do not have portfolios—for European integration and reintegration.
