Mihai Popsoi met with Murat Nurtleu in Astana. What topics were discussed?

MoldovaLive, 2 July 2025 17:30

Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi met with Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu in Astana to advance bilateral relations and expand cooperation across strategic sectors. The meeting took place during Popsoi’s official visit for the inauguration of Moldova’s new embassy in Kazakhstan. During the talks, both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to […] The post Mihai Popsoi met with Murat Nurtleu in Astana. What topics were discussed? appeared first on Moldova.

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Igor Grosu, President of the Moldovan Parliament, will pay a working visit to the United Kingdom and Ireland from June 29 to July 2. During the trip, he will meet with the Speaker of the British House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, and the Speaker of the Irish House of Representatives, Verona Murphy, according to […] The post Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu to Visit the UK and Ireland for Bilateral Talks and Diaspora Events appeared first on Moldova.
29 June 2025
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28 June 2025
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In northern Moldova, officials inaugurated the new “Magnolia” Social Service Center—a haven for women who have survived domestic violence. The center will offer vital psychological, legal, and social support to 28 women and their children. It is also fully adapted to meet the needs of women with disabilities and refugees. President Maia Sandu joined the […] The post “Magnolia” Center Opens in Northern Moldova to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence appeared first on Moldova.
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