CHISINAU: Moldova’s pro-European President Maia Sandu on Saturday nominated businessman Vasile Tofan as prime minister to replace Alexandru Munteanu, who quit over differences with the ruling majority.
In a social media video, Sandu said Tofan’s first responsibility, if his candidacy is approved by parliament, should be to move the country forward on its path of “integration” into the European Union.
He should also “strengthen the resilience of state institutions and society,” and “revive the economy,” she added.
Tofan now has two weeks to secure the backing of parliament, to which he has to submit his program for government and his ministerial nominations.
The businessman had been mentioned as a possible prime minister last year even before Munteanu was appointed.
