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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova

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His/Her Excellency

Term length
  
Four years

Appointer
  
Parliament of Moldova

Website
  
www.mfa.gov.md

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova (Ministerul Afacerilor Externe şi Integrării Europene) is one of the sixeteen ministries of the Government of Moldova.

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The current Minister is Natalia Gherman, member of Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (PLDM).

History of the office

According to Constitution of Moldova (1994), the structure of the Government is determined by organic law. The office of Foreign Minister is one of the most high-profile positions in the Government of Moldova.

Duties

  • Ensures the sovereign rights of the Republic of Moldova in international relations.
  • Promotes Moldova's foreign policy in relations with other states and international organizations.
  • Informs the President, Parliament and Government on major international events, and make proposals on Moldova's position towards them.
  • Negotiates on behalf of the Republic of Moldova and participate in negotiating treaties and international agreements.
  • Directs and controls the activity of diplomatic missions and consular offices of the Republic of Moldova to other countries and international organizations.
  • Analyzes internal and external situation of countries with which Moldova has diplomatic relations, identifies and evaluates development opportunities of trade and economic relations with these countries.
  • Cooperates with the central specialized bodies and other structures of government in external economic relations and promotion of the state's unified policy externally.

    • References

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova Wikipedia
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