ELECTIONS 2009
Dear citizens of the Republic of Moldova,
The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the United States
of America announces that according to the Decision of the
Parliament of the Republic of Moldova Nr.1 dated February
2, 2009, the date for the Parliamentary election has been
set for April 5, 2009.
According to the decision of the Central Election Committee
of the Republic of Moldova (CEC) dated February 16, 2009,
polling stations abroad can only be opened in the premises
of the diplomatic missions and consular offices of the Republic
of Moldova.
The Electoral Code, provides that: "In case of parliamentary
elections and republican referenda, the diplomatic missions
and consular offices of the Republic of Moldova will organize
a polling station for the employees of these offices, their
families and citizens of the Republic of Moldova residing
in the respective countries, regardless of their number."
On Election Day, the citizens of the Republic of Moldova
residing in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico
will exercise their right to vote at the polling stations
opened in the premises of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova
in Washington, D.C. and the Permanent Representation of the
Republic of Moldova to the United Nations Organization in
New York, NY.
In order to vote, the voters must present at the polling
station the passport of citizen of the Republic of Moldova
(expired passports are accepted for voting), or the Sailor's
passport.
NEWS
March 18, 2009
Ambassador Nicolae Chirtoacã made a working visit to Canada
In the period of March 13-16, 2009, H.E. Nicolae Chirtoaca,
Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Canada, with residence
in Washington, D.C., made a working visit to Ottawa and Montreal.
This visit had the objective to further develop the bilateral
dialogue between Moldova and Canada, as well as to contribute
to the strengthening the Moldovan communities in Canadian
regions of Quebec and Ontario.
While in Ottawa, Nicolae Chirtoaca had a series of talks
with high officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs
and International Trade of Canada, and with the Director General
for Europe at the Canadian International Development Agency.
The discussions allowed sharing with our Canadian partners
the information about recent developments in the Republic
of Moldova from the perspective of efforts for European Integration
and implementation of democratic efforts, of the peculiarities
of the Transnistrian conflict settlement process, of the expansion
of the bilateral, regional and international cooperation.
Canadian diplomats reiterated their firm support for the realization
of European orientation of the Moldovan foreign policy and
underlined Canada’s availability to further deepen bilateral
and multilateral efforts to facilitate a prompt process of
territorial reintegration of our country.
In Montreal, Ambassador attended the official launching of
the Moldovan Community in Quebec. This great event had more
than 300 members of the Moldovan Diaspora living in this region
of Canada. The head of the Diplomatic mission expressed full
support of the efforts to institutionalize the Moldovan community,
which has a vast potential, capable of contributing to the
development of bilateral relations in the most diverse areas.
The cultural agenda of the activity was dedicated to the celebration
of the Musical Festival of “Martisor” and honoring the celebration
of the 650th Anniversary of the creation of the Moldovan state.
In order to establish contacts at the level of local public
authorities, Nicolae Chirtoaca met with Mrs. James Yolande,
Minister for Immigration and Cultural Communities of Quebec
and with Mr. Francois Bouilhac, Deputy Minister for International
Economic Relations at the Ministry for Economic Development,
Innovations and Trade.
March 9, 2009
On March 7, 2009, the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova
in Washington has organized a cultural event dedicated to
the celebration of the music Festival “Martisor”, which also
took place in the context of the 650th Anniversary of the
institution of the Moldovan state.
This year’s edition continues the annual tradition of the
Embassy launched in 2007 and has gathered more than a hundred
of representatives of the Moldovan community in the United
States, members of the “Friends of Moldova” group, as well
as officials responsible for Moldova from various international
and governmental institutions.
During the event there was made an artistic presentation
of the “Martisor” legend, a short story of the historic time
period marked by the appearance of the first Moldovan state
in Medieval Europe, by the contribution of the Voievod Bogdan
the Creator of Moldova to the consolidation and development
of our statehood. This was followed by several recitals of
poems and national dancing, and guests had the opportunity
to taste traditional Moldovan wines and meals, offered by
the Embassy. Special awards were offered by the Mission to
the winners of the contest “The best Martisor”.
The organization of this beautiful Moldovan holiday third
year in a row in the United States has contributed to a larger
consolidation of the relations inside the Moldovan community,
to an intensification of its dialogue with the Embassy of
the Republic of Moldova in Washington, as well as to the promotion
of the favorable image of our country in the federal republic.
February 19, 2009
Ambassador Nicolae Chirtoacã made a visit to Liberty University
in Virginia
In the period of 16-17 February 2009, at the invitation of
the Liberty University from Lynchburg, VA, Ambassador Nicolae
Chirtoacã made a working visit to the state of Virginia. The
program included meetings with local public administration
officials, university leadership and businessmen.
The head of the Diplomatic Mission held talks with the administration
of the University, responsible for international academic
programs, international economic programs and international
law. Afterwards, His Excellency offered 2 public classes on
topic such as “Consolidation of Peace and Security in Eurasia
– threats, challenges and perspectives” and “Transition towards
democracy in Eastern Europe – the case of Moldova”. The presentations
were addressed to an audience of 60 and 50 students, professors
and members of the University management board.
The working visit to the State of Virginia offered the possibility
to promote the positive image of the Republic of Moldova in
the country of residence and contributed to the consolidation
of cooperation relations at the level of local government,
as well as increased the interest of the representatives of
the private sector from this American state for future business
initiatives and partnerships with Moldovan counterparts. At
this point, the advantages of the participation of the Republic
of Moldova in the Millennium Challenge Corporations programs,
oriented towards the development of the private sector from
Moldova and the consolidation of the principles of a market
economy, represent a strong argument for the local businessmen.
The talks and presentations held at Liberty University in
Lynchburg, Virginia follow the efforts of the Embassy to capitalize
on the potential of the bilateral relations in areas like
academic, scientific, as well as in launching bilateral partnerships
between scientific and research centers in Moldova and the
United States.
December
30, 2008
 The
diplomatic year 2008: From projects to achievements
Andrei STRATAN,
Deputy Prime-minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European
Integration
November
3, 2008
Visit
of students from Virginia Liberty University
 On
October 30, 2008, the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in
the United States was visited by a group of students from
the Liberty University in Virginia. The objective of this
activity, expressed by Dr. Stephen R. Bowers, Professor of
Government, Helms School of Government, was to familiarize
American students with the current situation in the Republic
of Moldova, from the perspective of economic, political, cultural
and democratic process development and consolidation.
On his behalf, Ambassador Nicolae Chirtoaca made a detailed
presentation on the realities from our country in the context
of the bilateral and multilateral Moldovan-American cooperation.
The Head of the Mission has also mentioned the recent developments
in the cooperation process with the European Union, as well
as the perspectives of solving the Transnistrian issue in
the 5+2 negotiation format. In the course of discussions unfolded
in a friendly and opened athmosphere, the students from Liberty
University demonstrated a high level of knowledge about Moldova,
showing a true interest for an eventual visit to our country
in the near future.
The unfolding of this event has facilitated the achievement
of Embassy’s objective to further strengthen our bilateral
relations in the academic field. In this sense, Ambassador
N. Chirtoaca accepted an invitation to visit the Liberty University
in Virginia, in order to make a comprehensive presentation
about Moldova, with the attendance of American students and
professors.
For additional information on the organization of visits
of American students and professors to the Moldovan diplomatic
mission, please contact Tudor Ulianovschi, First Secretary,
at 202-667-1130, ext. 23, or e-mail at tudor.ulianovschi@mfa.md
October
24 , 2008
Accreditation visit to Canada
 In
the period of October 21-23, 2008, the Ambassador of the Republic
of Moldova to the United States, Nicolae Chirtoaca, accompanied
by the First Secretary Tudor Ulianovschi, made an official
visit to Canada, with a view to present letters of credentials
in the capacity of the Ambassador accredited to Canada with
residence in Washington, D.C.
After the official ceremony of accreditation on October 22,
which took place at “Rideau Hall”, the Moldovan Ambassador
had a tete-a-tete with Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean, the
Governor General of Canada that included talks on various
aspects of the Moldovan-Canadian relations and perspectives
of the further rapprochement between the two countries. In
this sense, Governor General Jean mentioned that “the attachment
to francophone common values and the political cooperation
in the framework of the OSCE, offers me the wonderful opportunity
to regard the Republic of Moldova as an important and credible
partner of Canada”. An important issue discussed was the need
to capitalize the potential of the bilateral cooperation and
to strengthen the political dialogue, especially by organizing
visits at the highest level. In this context, Ambassador Nicolae
Chirtoaca extended an invitation to Her Excellency to make
an official visit to the Republic of Moldova in the near future.
While in Canada, the Moldovan Ambassador had several meetings
with Canadian officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs
and International Trade, with representatives of the office
of the Governor General and with the General Director for
Europe at the Canadian International Development Agency. The
talks with political directors from the Canadian Foreign Service,
responsible for Canada’s relations with Europe, the European
Union, international cooperation in the military and security
sector, economic foreign relations, included the sharing of
information on peculiarities of the process of regulation
of the Transnistrian issue, on recent developments inside
the Republic of Moldova, from the perspective of the efforts
for European Integration of Moldova and expansion of the regional
and international cooperation. It is important that all Canadian
officials reiterated Canada’s firm support for the European
vector of Moldova’s foreign policy.
Canadian diplomats have also underlined the availability
of Canada to further consolidate the bilateral and multilateral
efforts oriented towards the expedite process of territorial
reintegration of the Republic of Moldova. On his behalf, the
Moldovan Ambassador highly appreciated Canada’s permanent
support on this matter, demonstrated also by the active role
played by Canada in the framework of the OSCE and of the United
Nations.
October
17 , 2008
Tender announcement for projecting
and construction of a Penitentiary Institution
Name of the organizer: Ministry of Justice, address: Republic
of Moldova, Chisinau, 31 August 1989 Street no. 82, P.O. Box
MD 2012, office. 319; tel. /fax: 20-14-28.
Name and location of the contracting authority, tel. /fax:
Ministry of Justice, Chisinau, 31 August 1989 Street no. 82,
MD 2012. tel. /fax: 20-14-28.
Brief description of the tender object, quantity: Projecting
and construction of the “Penitentiary institution with the
capacity of 1600 places of detention in Pruncul commune, Chisinau”
in exchange of real estate objects situated in the Bernardazzi
Street no.3, Chisinau, including the territorial lot of 1,4837
hectares, where the Penitentiary no.13-Chisinau is located.
Period of construction: 18 months, from the moment of project
documentation approbation.
Interested organizations must observe the following requirements:
financial capacity to sustain the proposed investment activity,
with minimum sum of 16 millions EURO, during 18 months;
experience in the field of construction activities’ financing
and implementation, the total volume of real estate projects’
realization during the period of last 10 years being not less
than the equivalent of the sum of 300 millions EURO.
financial-economic capacity, the average sum of business activity
during the period of last 3 years being not less than 15 millions
EURO per year.
Winner selection criteria: in conformity with the maximum
number of points for every criteria: 1) business-plan; 2)
the total volume of investments, proposed for realization
by investor; 3) technical solution proposed for realization
of the required objectives and standards; 4) program of construction,
with specification of the starting date, stages and finalization
of investments; 5) experience of the projectors; 6) experience
of the contractor in organization of the financing into realization
of investment activity; 7) employment of entrepreneurs and
local labor force; 8) control and monitoring methods, requested
by organizing party.
Guaranty for the offer: 500 000 EURO, in bank guaranty or
transfer of the financial means to the account of the Ministry
of Justice: c/t 461360201310000, State Treasure Chisinau,
cod fiscal 1006601000118, C/D 226410149830164, c/b BECOMD2X609.
Tender documentations are available at: Ministry of Justice,
Republic of Moldova, 31 August 1989 Street no. 82, Chisinau,
P.O. Box MD 2012, office 319; tel. /fax: +373 22 20 14 28
and website of Ministry of Justice: http://www.justice.gov.md,
rubrics „Achizitii publice” and „Important”.
Place and dead line for presentation of the documents for
participation: 23 October 2008, 16.00, at the place of the
organizer: Ministry of Justice, Republic of Moldova, Chisinau,
31 August 1989 Street no 82, P.O. Box MD 2012, office 107.
Place and date of tender examination: 23 October 2008, 16.30,
at the place of the organizer: Ministry of Justice, Republic
of Moldova, Chisinau, 31 August 1989 Street no. 82, P.O. Box
MD 2012, office 104.
August
7, 2008
FORCE
MAJEURE
Starting with July 26, the Republic of Moldova has been confronted
with flash floods caused by exceptionally high water flow
on the Nistru and Prut rivers. Although the water has begun
to recede in the Northern regions of the country, the floods
continue to affect the central and Southern parts of Moldova.
The Government has managed to mobilize internal resources
to respond in a timely and effective manner to this emergency
situation and is undertaking measures to anticipate post-crisis
needs. However, eliminating the consequences of the floods
will be a long and costly process, which exceeds the capacities
of national authorities.
As of August 5, a total of 56 localities from 22 regions
have been affected by the flash floods. According to preliminary
estimations, 1123 houses have been flooded, out of which 91
houses have been completely demolished. Approximately 7,950
people have been evacuated from the localities at risk. Some
7,000 hectares of crop lands have been inundated. Floods have
also affected health and educational facilities, roads, protection
dams, and monitoring equipment.
June
3, 2008
In the period of May 29-30, 2008, A. Galbur, Minister-counselor,
T. Ulianovschi, First Secretary, and C. Plesca, First Secretary,
made a working visit to the state of North Carolina, with
a view to further consolidate bilateral relations in the political,
economic, academic and scientific fields.
The agenda included office calls with Mr. Rodney Maddox,
Chief Deputy Secretary of State of North Carolina, representatives
of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department
of Commerce, local Congress, as well as members of the private
sector.
The Moldovan delegation has also visited various academic
institutions, such as East Carolina University and Tillman
School of Business, Mount Olive College, and had discussions
with professors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill and Duke University.
April
21, 2008
Now
the TV channel Moldova International can be viewed through
the EUTELSAT W2 15 East satellite. The satellite settings
are the following:
frequency
12703 Mhz, polarization H, Fec3/4, S/R 2748. The official
web page of the Moldova International channel can be accessed
here.
March
14 , 2008
The Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the United States,
Nicolae Chirtoaca, will make a working visit to Mount Olive,
the state of North Carolina, on March 20, 2008.
While at the Tillman School of Business of Mount Olive College,
His Excellency will make a presentation on Moldova – North
Carolina partnership in the context of Moldovan – American
bilateral relations and partnership, addressing a diverse
audience of students and faculty.
The program of the visit also includes meetings with representatives
of Chambers of Commerce, business community and economic organizations,
as well as representatives of the local Government.
The bilateral cooperation between the Republic of Moldova
and North Carolina takes place in the framework of the Memorandum
of Intentions, signed in April 1999, and the Memorandum on
Bilateral Cooperation, signed in December 2004.
March
9, 2008
On
March 9, 2008, the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Washington,
organized a cultural event dedicated to the celebration of
music Festival “Martisor”.
 The
activity took place at the “Goethe Institute” in Washington,
D.C., and was attended by more than a hundred of Moldovans
living in the United States, members of the group “Friends
of Moldova”, Peace Corps volunteers, as well as representatives
of various international and government agencies.
 The
event consisted of several activities with a view to inform
the public about the legend and the spirit of this holiday,
including recitals of poems and dancing. The guests had the
possibility to taste traditional Moldovan wines and food,
offered by the Embassy.
 Organization
of this event for the second year in a row allowed the Embassy
to further consolidate relationships inside the Moldovan community
in the US, as well as to promote a positive image of the country
and local products with an export potential on the North American
market.
October
5, 2007
On the 14th of October 2007, in Washington, D.C., the American
non-governmental charity organization „L’Ordre du Lévrier
Blanc”, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of
Moldova in the United States, organizes a fundraising reception
aimed at supporting the “Project Moldova” implemented by this
agency in our country since 2002. Within the framework of
this event, an auction of carpets made by Moldovan leading
manufacturers will take place. The obtained funds will be
used exclusively to finance further the follow up of this
project in Moldova.
The main goal of this project is to sponsor special training
courses for Moldovan orphans offering them the possibility
to learn how to work with textiles, wood, ceramics, various
metals, etc. The organizers invite individuals, institutions,
private organizations and other agencies that are willing
to assist Moldovan children in getting jobs and promoting
traditional Moldovan crafts, to attend this event and contribute
to the implementation of this project in our country.
Moldovan wines will be served at the reception and are offered
by the joint Moldovan-American company “Graystone Wine Imports
Inc.”, one of the sponsors of the event.
The reception will start at 4 PM at the Goethe Institute
located on 812 Seventh Street, NW. For additional information,
please feel free to contact the Embassy at (202)667-1130 ext.
19 of via e-mail at tudor.ulianovschi@mfa.md
May
23, 2007
Meeting with the Moldovan community in New York
The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova to Washington D.C.
would like to inform that on June 01, 2007 in New York City
H.E. Nicolae Chirtoaca, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
of the Republic of Moldova to the USA, will have a meeting
with the representatives of the Moldovan community residing
in this region. More
May
21, 2007
Business Briefing on Moldova at the Moldovan-American
Chamber of Commerce in New York
On Friday, June 01, 2007 the Moldovan-American Chamber of
Commerce in New York organizes a business briefing with the
participation of the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova
to the United States of America Nicolae Chirtoaca. Ambassador
N.Chirtoaca will make a presentation on the current economic
situation and the investment opportunities in Moldova.
The event will take place at the office of Herzfeld and Rubin,
P.C. on 40 Wall Street, 54th Floor, New York, NY 10005. Anyone
interested to attend the briefing, please contact Maria Wagner
at (212) 471-3141 or mwagner@herzfeld-rubin.com.
May
21, 2007
Moldova’s wines at the 4th Annual Wine Auction
On May 19th 2007, the Rotary Club of Washington DC held its
forth annual wine tasting and auction event at the French
Embassy, which was aimed to raise funds in support of its
charity projects, and to familiarize the participants with
a variety of wines from different countries. More
March
26, 2007
Ambassador Nicolae Chirtoaca visits North Carolina.
 In
period March 23 – 25, 2007 Mr. Nicolae Chirtoaca, Ambassador
to the United States of America, made a working visit to North
Carolina. The working agenda begun with the meeting of the
Moldovan diplomat and Mrs. Elaine Marshall, State Secretary
of North Carolina, which took place in the capital of the
state, Raleigh. During the meeting subjects such as development
of the bilateral collaboration within the Partnership for
Peace between Republic of Moldova and North Carolina in the
economic, cultural, scientific, academic exchanges, health
protection, providing of humanitarian assistance were discussed.
More
March
15, 2007
Meeting with the Moldovan community in North Carolina.
 The Embassy
of the Republic of Moldova to Washington D.C. would like to
inform that on March 24, 2007 in Hickory, North Carolina will
take place the meeting with the participation of H.E. Nicolae
Chirtoaca, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotenciary of
the Republic of Moldova to the USA, Mr. Radu Cucos, Consul
and the representatives of the Moldovan community residing
in this region. More
March
08, 2007
Celebration
of "Martisor" and Eugen Doga's 70 years anniversary
in Washington DC.
 On
March 03, 2007 at the Cultural Center Goethe in Washington
DC took place the celebration of “Martisor” and Eugen Doga's
70 years anniversary. The event was organized by the Embassy
of Moldova and the Moldovan community from the East of USA.
The goal of this cultural event was to promote the beautiful
Moldovan tradition of spring coming, celebrate the birth of
Eugen Doga, as well as to strengthen the patriotic spirit
and cultural connection between Moldovans and their home country.
More
December
29, 2006
The national exhibition - “Made in Moldova”.
 The
6th annual edition of the national exhibition “Made in Moldova”
will take place on February 07 – 12, 2007 at the international
exhibition center “Moldexpo” in Chisinau. The event is organized
with the support of the Government of Moldova under the motto
“Moldovan brand – European quality”.
The main goal of the exhibition is to contribute
to the implementation of the Government’s Activity Plan for
2005 – 2009 “The modernization of the country – the welfare
of the people”, of the Strategy for Attracting Investments
and Promotion of Exports and the Moldovan Village National
Plan. The event aims at developing the quality of the national
products and promoting the Republic of Moldova’s positive
image. More
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