Chișinău leaders strengthen US-Moldova cooperation in Washington
Radio Moldova,
5 December 2025 15:20
Republica Moldova își reafirmă sprijinul necondiționat pentru Ucraina și întreprinde eforturi pentru a fortifica propria reziliență, cu sprijinul partenerilor strategici. Mesajele au fost transmise la Washington, de viceprim-ministrul Mihai Popșoi, ministru al Afacerilor Externe, și președintele Parlamentului, Igor Grosu.
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