Four ambassadors of the Republic of Moldova will be recalled from their posts, while four other diplomats have been proposed as their replacements. The changes affect diplomatic missions in Lithuania, Belgium, Luxembourg, Greece, Cyprus, Qatar and Kuwait, as well as Moldova’s mission to NATO.
According to the proposals presented, Emil Druc will be recalled from his position as Moldova’s ambassador to Lithuania, while Viorel Cibotaru will be recalled as ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as head of Moldova’s mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Andrei Popov, ambassador to Greece and Cyprus, and Iulian Grigoriță, ambassador to Qatar and Kuwait, are also due to be recalled.
The following appointments have been proposed to replace them:
- Angelica Munteanu – Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Lithuania;
- Valeriu Mija – Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as Moldova’s representative to NATO;
- Alexandru Codreanu – Ambassador to Greece;
- Vitalie Rusu – Ambassador to Qatar.
According to the author of the proposals, all the candidates are experienced employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The changes were submitted under Law No. 761 on Diplomatic Service.