The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Ukraine organized a diplomatic reception to mark the 34th anniversary of the country’s independence.
The celebrations were attended by heads of foreign diplomatic missions accredited in Ukraine, representatives of state authorities, including Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Oleksandr Mishchenko, representatives of the Moldovan diaspora, cultural and educational figures.
The guests observed a minute of silence in memory of all those who died in the Russian-Ukrainian war, after which the national anthems of Moldova and Ukraine were played.
Opening the event, Valeriu Cîver, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Moldova to Ukraine, thanked the participants for their attention to this important event for his country and congratulated Romanian speakers on the recent holiday—Romanian Language Day, which was celebrated for the first time in Ukraine this year.
“Since the beginning of this year, the President of the Republic of Moldova has visited Ukraine twice, and our leaders have met many more times during international summits. The Minister of Foreign Affairs has made three visits, the last of which took place in August for talks with colleagues from Ukraine and Romania. After that, we agreed that this trilateral cooperation would be officially named the “Odessa format,” symbolizing our common desire for dialogue and partnership,” Kiver said.
According to him, bilateral relations between Moldova and Ukraine have made significant progress in the fields of energy, infrastructure, education, and culture. Among the achievements are joint projects in the field of energy security, cross-border initiatives for the development of trade and transport, the signing of an agreement on the mutual recognition of higher education diplomas, and the holding of joint cultural events.
“Moldova remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity against the unjust war waged by the Russian Federation,” the ambassador emphasized.
He added that this evening was a symbol of the strong friendship between the Moldovan and Ukrainian peoples and a reminder of the need for joint efforts for peace and prosperity in the region.
On behalf of the Ukrainian government, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Oleksandr Mishchenko delivered a congratulatory message on Moldova’s Independence Day.
Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine were established on March 10, 1992. The Moldovan Embassy in Kyiv began operating in 1993, and the Ukrainian Embassy in Chisinau in 1999. The current Moldovan Ambassador to Ukraine, Valeriu Civer, presented his credentials and officially took office in June 2022.
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