Moldova celebrates 35th Independence Day with trilateral summit

Moldova Independence Day Maia Sandu Nicușor Dan Volodymyr Zelensky trilateral meeting

Moldova is celebrating its 35th anniversary of independence with a series of official events in Chișinău, including a military parade featuring over 2,000 soldiers and a festive concert. President Maia Sandu will be joined by Romanian President Nicușor Dan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a trilateral meeting and joint press statements. The leaders are scheduled to address citizens in the Great National Assembly Square.

In addition to the independence celebrations, Moldovan officials held discussions regarding the expansion of francophone education. The goal is to extend university studies in the French language beyond law into sectors such as agriculture, viticulture, and architecture to better serve the national economy. This initiative involves cooperation with the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF).

While the celebrations proceed, local political figures have raised concerns regarding the costs of the military parade, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs has stated that all necessary security measures are being taken to mitigate risks in the region's tense security environment.

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Agence universitaire de la Francophonie · Maia Sandu · Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · Moldova · Nicușor Dan · Republic of Moldova · Volodymyr Zelensky · Volodímir Zelenski

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[DISPUTED] Nicușor Dan and Volodymyr Zelensky will attend Moldova's Independence Day celebrations. ziar.md · voceabasarabiei.md · hotnews.ro · www.mediafax.ro · newsweek.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Maia Sandu stated that independence is tested every day and must be protected. www.espress.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] Moldovan officials discussed expanding francophone education into viticulture, agriculture, and architecture. mfa.gov.md · www.ziarulnational.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] The military parade for Moldova's 35th Independence Anniversary will feature over 2,000 soldiers. voceabasarabiei.md
[● 5 SOURCES] A trilateral meeting between the leaders of Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine is scheduled for August 27. ziar.md · voceabasarabiei.md · hotnews.ro · www.mediafax.ro · newsweek.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] Nicușor Dan will visit the Bogdan Petriceicu Hașdeu Musical-Dramatic Theater site and University Center in Cahul. www.mediafax.ro · newsweek.ro