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Reshuffles

On February 11, Government ousted two Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs, namely Ion Stavila and Vitalie Slonovschi. The two will be replaced by Eugenia Kistruga, former Foreign Policy Councillor to the Presidency, and Sergiu Stati, former consultant. The move comes only two weeks after Andrei Stratan replaced Nicolae Dudau as Foreign Affairs Minister.

One week later, Victor Zlacevschi, Parliament representative at CIS Inter-parliamentary Assembly was appointed Republic of Moldova’s Ambassador to Romania. Also, Anatol Dubrovschi, former Culture, Education and Science Councillor to the Presidency was appointed Deputy Minister of Education, whereas Valeriu Lazar, Director of the “Intelligent Service” was appointed Deputy Minister of Economy.

Decisions

At the request of the liquidation commission of the “Teleradio-Moldova” state company, on February 11 Government decided to liquidate the company for it to be reorganised into a public institution. Once the decision is approved by the Parliament it would be interesting to see whether journalists not exactly loyal to the Company leadership would be invited to join the team of the public TV.

To keep its promises to employers and trade unions, last week Government ruled that as of February 1, 2004 monthly tariffs for 1st degree employees of the self-sustainable economic units would be 440 Lei and 360 Lei for the same category employees in public medical institutions and agriculture. For the latter, the deadline for enforcement will be stretched, but only until September 1, 2004.

Government also approved on February 18, a program on the development of the pharmaceutical industry throughout 2004–2006. In particular the program provides for developing pharmaceutical research, extension of the medical supply network on the entire soil of the Republic, ensuring high quality medicines. Within two weeks, relevant Ministries should come up with another plan that would allow “for at least one state-owned pharmacy to be opened in each locality and hospital”.

Under another draft law, a 85 km gas pipeline is to be build from Causeni to Chisinau, worth 25 million USD. It is believed the pipeline would provide greater energetic security to the capital city and bring gas to around 20 localities.

Government also endorsed a Regulation thereby public vacancies are to be filled based on competition. The applicants would have to pass a written test and an interview, and also pay an admission fee.

National Commission for European Integration

On February 14, National Commission for European Integration and decision-makers from relevant ministries and departments followed on the Individual Action Plan Republic of Moldova — EU. The propositions made by them are to be discussed with European experts during the second round negotiations scheduled for February 23 in Brussels. Vasile Tarlev was quoted as saying “Action Plan should provide for specific actions aimed at developing the PRSP, Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, and co-operation within Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe”. The press release reads “top priorities should include inauguration of a permanent EU office in Chisinau, signing an asymmetric free trade agreement and an stabilisation and association agreement based on the four core liberties: free circulation of goods, money, services and citizens”.

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