LIVE // Government meets in session. The construction of the new penitentiary in Chisinau, on the agenda

Moldovan civil servants will be seconded and trained in Brussels. The Government of the Republic of Moldova will discuss in today's meeting an agreement regarding the secondment and professional training of Moldovan civil servants at the European institutions in Brussels. In addition to this agreement, the Executive has on its agenda the approval of some changes in the construction project of the new penitentiary in Chisinau.

Janis Mazeiks about the October referendum: We are ready for the integration processes

An unlikely negative vote in the October 20 referendum would create an unclear situation. "We are ready for the integration processes, but we are not ready for unclear situations ", said the EU ambassador in Chisinau, Janis Mazeiks, in an exclusive interview in Romanian to Moldova 1 TV. A possible positive vote in the referendum will not lead to significant changes. "The Republic of Moldova is already a candidate country," said the diplomat.

The Republic of Moldova could open Honorary Consulate in Cairo

The Republic of Moldova is interested in opening a diplomatic mission in Egypt. In this regard, the Egyptian authorities agreed to establish the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Moldova in Cairo. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, after he had a meeting in New York with Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty.

Mihai Popșoi, at the UN General Assembly: There must be cooperation and solidarity between states to solve global problems

There must be cooperation and solidarity between states to solve the multiple problems facing the international community. The statement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi during the Summit of the Future, held in New York. The Moldovan official emphasized the importance of digitization, but also the involvement of young people, both at the national and international levels.

LIVE // Parliament meets in session

Deputies meet in a new plenary session. According to the agenda approved by the Standing Bureau, the Parliament is to ratify an agreement that provides for Canada to offer a loan to the Republic of Moldova in the amount of 120 million Canadian dollars, the equivalent of over one and a half billion lei. The money will be used to strengthen the resilience of households, including refugees, but also to support climate resilience and the transition to green energy. On the agenda is also a project to adjust the national regulatory framework with the provisions of the European Union legislation regarding contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services. At today's meeting, the appointment of some members of the Superior Council of Magistracy is also planned. These are Sergiu Băieșu and Tatiana Tabuncic.

Igor Grosu: "Chisinau will not reject the new Russian ambassador"

The Chisinau authorities have no reason not to accredit the new ambassador of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, told TV8. According to the official, the rejection of Ozerov's candidacy would serve as a basis for Moscow to victimize itself and accuse Chisinau of acting against the Russian Federation. The clarifications were made in the context in which Oleg Ozerov made controversial statements during his career and allegedly had links with the Wagner paramilitary group.

Igor Grosu: Chisinau is adapting its actions to limit Russian interference

Russia is involved in the electoral process in the Republic of Moldova through two channels: on the one hand - the financing of criminal groups, and on the other - propaganda and disinformation. These tools have been applied over time, but now there is a difference, warned the Parliament Speaker from Chisinau, Igor Grosu, during a show on Radio Romania News. The official assures that the authorities will be consistent and will act decisively in the case of illegal financing of political parties and criminal groups, but also in the case of combating propaganda.

Annalena Baerbock: If the Republic of Moldova wants to move in the direction of the EU, then no one from the outside should influence it

Putin tried to destabilize the situation in the Republic of Moldova, he tried to make the high prices of energy resources undermine democracy, but the Republic of Moldova managed to face all challenges, and Germany supports it in difficult times. The statement was made by the head of German diplomacy, Annalena Baerbock, in an exclusive interview with Moldova 1 TV.

The new Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is on his first working visit to Chisinau

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, will pay his first working visit to the Republic of Moldova on Thursday, September 19, at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The Republic of Moldova signed nine financing agreements for modernization worth 380 million euros

The Republic of Moldova obtained funding in the form of grants and credits worth over 380 million euros within the Moldova Partnership Platform. The funds will be directed to the modernization of the infrastructure, the transition to a green economy and the sustainable development of the country, informs the Government. Among others, projects of green energy, improved waste management, railway modernization and forest rehabilitation will be financed.

LIVE TEXT // Partnership Platform: The Republic of Moldova receives grants and loans of over 380 million euros

The Republic of Moldova is hosting, today, September 17, the fifth edition of the Moldova Partnership Platform, initiated by Romania, Germany and France. The event will be held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dorin Recean and will bring together more than 65 delegates - ministers, deputy-ministers, state secretaries of the foreign ministries of the partner states, representatives of the diplomatic corps and international organizations.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, in Chisinau. The first statements, together with Mihai Popșoi

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis, is on a visit to Chisinau. The official is delivering statements for the media, together with his counterpart from Chisinau, Mihai Popșoi.