Moldovan president says Moldovans have always chosen peace, freedom, justice under Tricolor

Our tricolor, a witness of national rebirth, inspires us to move forward with dignity and hope. President Maia Sandu today conveyed a message to this effect, on the occasion of the Flag Day.

The official emphasized that, under this flag, the country had always chosen peace, freedom and justice.

"Today, we celebrate the Flag Day – a symbol that unites us and reminds us of who we are. Our tricolor, a witness of national rebirth, inspires us to move forward with dignity and hope. Under this flag, we have always chosen peace, freedom and justice," said Maia Sandu.

The Moldovan president urged citizens to honor the Tricolor every day.

"Let us wear the tricolor not only on our chest, but also in our hearts and honor it every day through what we do – with solidarity and confidence in our country," Maia Sandu stressed.

The Tricolor was adopted as the state flag by the lawmakers of the first parliament on 27 April 1990. Flag Day was established by the parliament of Moldova on April 23, 2010.

The State Flag of Moldova is a major official symbol of sovereignty and independence. It is a rectangular banner, with a height-to-length ratio of 1:2, vertically divided into three equal parts starting from the hoist in blue, yellow, and red, with the State Coat of Arms of Moldova in the middle of the yellow field, the width of which represents 1/5 of the flag's length.

The colors of the Tricolor — blue, yellow, and red — each have a strong significance. Blue represents a clear sky, freedom and faith. Yellow symbolizes wheat, prosperity and well-being. Red represents the blood shed for freedom, the courage and the solidarity of the Moldovans.