Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar inaugurated Israel’s first embassy in Moldova yesterday, more than 30 years after the two nations established diplomatic relations, the Foreign Ministry announced. The ceremony took place in Chisinau, Moldova’s capital, with Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi in attendance. “This is a historic moment that marks a milestone in the relations between the countries,” Sa’ar said, describing Moldova as “a friendly country to Israel.” Following the ceremony, Sa’ar met with Moldovan President Maia Sandu and extended an invitation for her to visit Israel. Their discussions included regional security concerns, particularly Iran’s influence and the ongoing war in Ukraine. 🇲🇩🇮🇱Today, alongside FM @gidonsaar, I had the honor of attending the opening of the […]
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