Government approves several ambassadorial appointments and recalls

The Government made several personnel changes at today’s meeting. The changes concern the diplomatic service, the leadership of certain public administration structures, and the Ministry of Education and Research, where Sergiu Gurin is leaving his position as state secretary responsible for sports.

In the field of foreign affairs, the Government approved the recall of Andrei Popov from his position as Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Cyprus, as well as the recall of Iulian Grigoriță from his position as Ambassador to Qatar and Kuwait. Viorel Cibotaru, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, as well as Head of the Mission of the Republic of Moldova to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and Emil Druc, Ambassador to Lithuania, were also recalled.

At the same time, Angelica Munteanu was appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Lithuania, while Valeriu Mija will represent the country in the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, as well as at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), concurrently.

Alexandru Codreanu was also appointed Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, while Vitalie Rusu will serve as Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Qatar.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi said that the proposed appointees have experience within the ministry, expressing confidence that they will promote the national interests of the Republic of Moldova.

Another change concerns the Ministry of Education and Research, where Sergiu Gurin is leaving his position as state secretary responsible for sports after four years of activity. Minister Dan Perciun thanked him for his work and highlighted several achievements from this period.

According to the minister, over the past four years, the budget allocated to sports reached its highest level, the funding mechanism for sports federations was improved, and the annual fund for awarding athletes increased from five million to 31 million lei. During the same period, Moldovan athletes won four Olympic medals, the official said.

Perciun specified that Sergiu Gurin is leaving to pursue a new professional challenge, while the name of his successor was not announced at the meeting.

At the State Chancellery, the Government approved the appointment of Ivan Țurcan as state secretary, effective October 16, 2026. He will work at the Reintegration Policies Bureau.

Eugeniu Diacon was also appointed head of the Orhei Territorial Office of the State Chancellery and the Government’s representative in the territory. The appointment will take effect on November 2, 2026.