Consulates General in Sacramento and Chicago inaugurated
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31 March 2025 10:00
The Consulates General of the Republic of Moldova in Sacramento and Chicago, in the United States, were officially opened According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the opening of the consulates is a clear proof of the commitment to be closer to the Moldovan citizens, wherever they are, IPN reports.Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the
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