Nicolae Timofti in hospital, Traian Basescu postpones visit

The official visit to Moldova of the Romanian President Traian Basescu, which was scheduled for February 1, was put off owing to the state of health of President Nicolae Timofti, Info-Prim Neo reports, quoting a communiqué from the presidential press service. The head of state suffered an acute cholecystitis two days ago and was hospitalized for medical examinations. Romanian Ambassador in Chisinau Marius Lazurca was summoned to the Presidential Office to be provided with details about this situation. Nicolae Timofti thanks the Romanian authorities for understanding and all the institutions and people of Moldova, who may suffer inconveniences because of the postponement of Traian Basescu’s visit.