Politics

04 March, 2026 / 12:00

/ 04 January, 2026

Moldovan foreign affairs minister, on events in Venezuela, says it is essential to ensure democratic transition due to meet needs, interests of people

The legitimacy of the regime led by Nicolas Maduro has long been contested both domestically and internationally. In light of recent events, it is essential "to ensure a democratic transition that will meet the needs and interests of the Venezuelan people." Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Affairs Minister Mihai Popsoi conveyed a message to this effect on 3 January evening.

This marks the first official reaction from Chisinau, following the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in an operation organized by the United States of America.

Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi emphasized that Moldova "supports the right of the Venezuelan people to democracy and freedom."

"The legitimacy of Maduro's regime has been contested for a long time, both internally and internationally. We support the right of the Venezuelan people to democracy and freedom. It is essential to ensure a democratic transition that will meet the needs and interests of the Venezuelan people," stated Mihai Popsoi.

On January 3 morning, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured and taken out of the country. The operation was organized by the USA. They were to be transported to New York, where they have been indicted.

The two are allegedly charged with "conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, as well as conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices aimed against the United States."

During a press conference organized late on January 3, American President Donald Trump said that the United States of America "will lead Venezuela" until a "proper and safe transition" can take place in the country.

Comment

Latest News

Political analyst says withdrawal of Russian troops, demilitarization of Transnistrian region priorities for European path of Moldova

Chisinau proposes creation of convergence fund for reintegrating two banks Dniester River; first 1+1 meeting after break of over year

Austria’s support for Moldova’s European path discussed in Vienna

Moldovan MP says Action and Solidarity Party proposes gradual elimination of tax exemptions for Transnistrian region, creation of convergence fund starting from 2026

VIDEO // Deputy PM for reintegration at negotiations in Tiraspol says country's clear goal reintegration of Transnistrian region into legal space of Moldova

Deputy Prime Minister: Solid partnership between Council of Europe and OSCE enables common and effective response to current challenges

Parliament approved resignation of member of Prosecutor Evaluation Commission

Reintegration of Transnistrian region: speaker about negotiations and Parliament’s plan for convergence fund

Labour and Social Protection Minister expected in Parliament as opposition files simple motion

Mandate of President of Competition Council Plenum ends as of 1 March

Parliament adopts Declaration - four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Moment of silence in Parliament. MPs honored memory of those who died in armed conflict on Dniester River

Political analyst says consequences of peace agreement could be positive or risky for Moldova

VIDEO // Moldovan government proposes new law due to give citizens more rights in decision‑making process

Moldovan government seeks balanced solutions to fuel crisis; cabinet's solution economic stability

Moldovan–Japanese agricultural partnership continues: JICA prepares new financing line for Moldovan farmers

PHOTO // Study in Moldova national campaign: around 500 high school pupils from Chisinau discover educational offer of Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Open Day

Moldovan Ambassador to Israel: Over 15,000 Moldovans in Israel, but only small number request consular assistance

PHOTO // Moldovan wines conquer London: prestigious tasting strengthens presence on UK market

Conflicts in Middle East: Foreign Ministry has not received requests for assistance from citizens of the Republic of Moldova

Over 2,300 digital medical certificates issued on very first day after launch

VIDEO // Republic of Moldova marks four years since submitting application for European Union membership

Over 95% of newborns in Moldova tested free of charge for hearing loss detection

PHOTO // Stories of sacrifice: files on fallen heroes of Dniester War preserved at Ștefan cel Mare Academy of Ministry of Internal Affairs

Moldovan president participates in national scientific conference on culture of memory

VIDEO // Discover Moldova with #MOLDPRES: cultural tourism, art of eggs' decorating in authentic experience at Aievea – handicraft house in Ciniseuti

Moldovan-Romanian bilateral cooperation strengthened through new diplomatic mandate: Ambassador of Moldova presented copies of accreditation letters in Bucharest

PM meets Head of Norwegian Embassy's Office in Chisinau

Moldovan deputy PM for reintegration participates in events of commemoration for heroes dead at Transnistria War

Moldova’s agricultural sector grows: total output up by almost 14 per cent in 2025

See more