Moldovan parliament approves new government

By Ilayda Cakirtekin

ISTANBUL (AA) - Moldovan parliament approved the new government lineup Friday by a majority vote, according to the Moldpres news agency.

The Cabinet, led by Alexandru Munteanu, has received a vote of confidence from parliament with the support of 55 deputies from the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) faction.

Munteanu said the Cabinet would prioritize economic growth, efficiency and European integration.

"We have a unique chance to bring Moldova into the European Union and be the government of European integration," he noted.

The government’s priorities include completing EU accession talks by 2028, raising wages and pensions, modernizing hospitals and schools, attracting up to €4 billion ($4.6 billion) in investments, supporting 25,000 businesses, promoting Moldovan products and expanding access to European markets.