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Part of situation: Moldova 35th Independence Day celebrations (4 clusters)

Moldova marks 35 years of independence with regional summits and military parades FAST-MOVING

Independence Day Maia Sandu Chișinău regional security trilateral summit

Moldova is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its declaration of independence with a series of official ceremonies in Chișinău. The commemorations include flower-laying ceremonies at national monuments and a large-scale military parade featuring over 2,000 soldiers and military equipment from nine partner nations, including Romania, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, France, and the United States.

President Maia Sandu addressed the nation, honoring the generation that led the national rebirth movement and emphasizing that the country's independence and European integration must be protected daily. She highlighted current security challenges, including illegal Russian military presence, propaganda, and drone incursions.

The anniversary also serves as a platform for regional diplomacy, with a scheduled trilateral summit in Chișinău involving the leaders of Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine to discuss regional cooperation and security. Additionally, international leaders, including King Charles III of the United Kingdom and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sent messages of support and congratulations to the Moldovan people.

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Chișinău · European Union · Igor Grosu · King Charles III · Maia Sandu · Nicușor Dan · Republic of Moldova · Romania · Soviet Union · Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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[○ 1 SOURCE] For four years following independence, 'Deșteaptă-te, române!' served as the national anthem.
[● 9 SOURCES] Maia Sandu emphasized that independence must be protected daily and European integration remains an essential goal. www.crisana.ro · ziar.md · www.directmm.ro · nordnews.md · trumedia.ro · +4 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The solemn session for the 35th anniversary of Moldova's independence was held at the presidency. www.crisana.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] The declaration of independence was voted on 35 years ago in the historic hall of the presidency. www.crisana.ro
[● 3 SOURCES] The Declaration of Independence was adopted on August 27, 1991.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Parliamentary President Igor Grosu stated that the independence declaration was a historic moment written in the presidency hall. www.crisana.ro
[● 5 SOURCES] A trilateral meeting between the leaders of Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine was scheduled in Chișinău to discuss regional cooperation. logos-pres.md · financiarul.ro · maszol.ro · www.romania-actualitati.ro
[● 4 SOURCES] The military parade in Chișinău featured over 2,000 soldiers from Moldova and nine partner nations, including Romania, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, France, and the United States. logos-pres.md · www.romania-actualitati.ro · www.radiomures.ro · financiarul.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] Former Parliamentary President Alexandru Moșanu noted that independence resulted from societal mobilization and struggle.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Former Parliament Speaker Alexandru Moșanu asserted that independence was won through the struggle and resistance of hundreds of thousands of people.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Parliamentary Speaker Igor Grosu stated that history was written in the hall where the Declaration of Independence was voted 35 years ago. www.crisana.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] The military parade in Chișinău featured over 2,000 soldiers and representatives from nine partner countries, including Romania, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, France, and the United States. logos-pres.md · www.romania-actualitati.ro