Historic year for Moldova–Israel relations: embassy opened in Chișinău and record trade volumes
Radio Moldova,
15 December 2025 16:30
The year 2025 was notably significant for Moldovan-Israeli relations, being described as "a historic year" by Alex Roitman, the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the State of Israel. In an interview with Anatol Caciuc for Radio Moldova, the diplomat emphasized that the intensity of political dialogue took place at all levels and across most areas of mutual interest.
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