President’s ‘treasure’: jewelry box, crystal boat and silver pendant. Maia Sandu’s most expensive gifts in 2026

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Since the beginning of 2026, President Maia Sandu has received 26 official gifts during diplomatic meetings and state visits, according to public declarations.

The gifts were offered by foreign officials and ambassadors during credential presentations and bilateral meetings involving the Republic of Moldova.

The most valuable item listed is a decorative crystal object representing a pharaonic solar boat, valued at 3,600 lei, offered by the Ambassador of Egypt. Other notable gifts include:

  • A wooden jewelry box in traditional style from the Ambassador of South Korea (2,230 lei)
  • A cotton blanket from the diplomatic mission of Bangladesh (2,490 lei)
  • A decorative aluminum plaque depicting swallows from the President of Greece (2,250 lei)
  • A terracotta figurine from the Greek Prime Minister (2,980 lei)
  • A marble bowl replica from the Greek Minister of Culture (2,550 lei)
  • A silver pendant from the Irish Minister for European Affairs (Ireland) valued at 2,900 lei
  • Traditional “opinci” souvenir from the Albanian counterpart (Albania) worth 1,350 lei
  • A crystal set of liqueur glasses from the President of Poland (2,560 lei)
  • A painting with the national coat of arms from the President of Lithuania (1,450 lei)
  • A porcelain candy dish from the Lithuanian Prime Minister (1,590 lei)

These gifts were presented in the context of diplomatic protocol and international relations between Moldova and partner countries.

Cadouri Maia Sandu by Realitatea.md