Moldova has appointed new ambassadors to Poland, Hungary, and Bulgaria. Violeta Agrici will represent Moldova in Poland, Emil Jacota in Bulgaria, and Mihail Barbulat in Hungary. The Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy and European Integration approved the advisory opinions for these appointments today.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi announced the selections, expressing confidence in their abilities. “We selected professional candidates, all experienced diplomats. Once they complete the legal procedures, I am confident they will represent Moldova’s interests on the international stage with dedication and efficiency. I wish them success,” Popsoi said.
Meet the New Ambassadors
Violeta Agrici earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public international law. Since joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2007, she has led the International Law Directorate. From 2017 to 2022, she served as Moldova’s Ambassador to Spain and Permanent Representative to the World Tourism Organization.
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Emil Jacota brings over 30 years of experience at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He leads the Bilateral Cooperation Department and has held positions in Moldovan embassies in Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, and the Russian Federation.
Mihail Barbulat oversees the State Diplomatic Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He previously was a Member of Parliament (2013–2014) and Minister of Culture and Tourism in 2009.
Streamlining the Appointment Process
Moldova’s diplomatic service law requires the foreign affairs minister to propose ambassadorial candidates to the government after consulting with the foreign policy and European integration committee. The president then finalizes the appointments.