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President Igor Dodon called all Moldova\u2019s ambassadors, on a brief meeting in Chi\u0219in\u0103u. During the meeting, Dodon told the ambassadors that they are not there to rest and should bring investments into the country. Following the meeting, the government recalled six ambassadors and appointed a new one to Turkey. <\/strong>
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ZdG took a closer look at the whole story and asked the experts about Dodon\u2019s recent move. 
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Moldova\u2019s Ambassadors Came for a Brief Meeting in Chi\u0219in\u0103u<\/strong>
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Moldova has 35 diplomatic missions abroad, which have to defend the country\u2019s interests abroad. In Moldova, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration is the one responsible for handling the country\u2019s foreign affairs. 
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On February 11, 2020, Moldova\u2019s ambassadors from all around the world gathered in Chi\u0219in\u0103u on a brief meeting. 
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During the meeting, Dodon claimed that the ambassadors are not sent abroad to rest, pointing out that they should promote Moldova\u2019s image abroad and bring investments into the country. He claimed that the ambassadors raise salaries from public money and they should bring real results of their work, and those who can\u2019t manage their duties should be recalled.
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Dodon said that together with Prime Minister, Ion Chicu they decided to promote professional diplomatic missions abroad.  
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Six ambassadors recalled and a new appointment. Who are they?<\/strong>
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Following the meeting, the government recalled six ambassadors and appointed a new ambassador for Turkey. 
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The government recalled Moldova\u2019s ambassadors to Romania, Czech Republic, Austria, Sweden, China, and Bulgaria, appointing a new ambassador to Turkey. 
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Mihai Gribincea<\/strong>, Moldova\u2019s ambassador to Romania was appointed by a decree of President Nicolae Timofti, on November 5, 2015.
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Vitalie Rusu<\/strong>, Moldova\u2019s ambassador to the Czech Republic was also appointed by Timofti in June 2016. 
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Victor Osipov<\/strong>, Moldova\u2019s ambassador to Austria was appointed in May 2017, being also Moldova\u2019s Permanent Representative to the OSCE, the UN Office and the International Organizations in Vienna. Previously Osipov was Moldova\u2019s Deputy Prime Minister for the reintegration in the government led by Vlad Filat, between September 25, 2009 – January 14, 2011, and in the Government of Gaburici and the Government of Strele\u021b, between February 18, 2015, and January 20, 2016. 
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The other three ambassadors are Veaceslav Dob\u00e2nd\u0103, <\/strong>Moldova\u2019s ambassador to Sweden, Denis Jelimalai, <\/strong>Moldova\u2019s ambassador to China and \u0218tefan Gorda<\/strong>, Moldova\u2019s ambassador to Bulgaria. 
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The Chicu government will appoint new ambassadors to the six countries. 
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At the same time, the government appointed a new ambassador to Turkey, Dmitri Croitoru, a former Bashkan of the UTA Gagauzia. 
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Croitoru was the Bashkan of UTA Gagauzia from 1999 to 2002 resigning from office at the pressure of the Communist Party administration. He was also a deputy and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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About the fact that Moldova\u2019s next ambassador to Turkey will be a former Bashkan of the UTA Gagauzia Dodon announced in mid-August. 
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