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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Vasile Tofan — office publications and appearances</title><link>https://worldleaders.website/leader-md-pm</link><description>The public schedule of Vasile Tofan, Prime Minister of Moldova, from linked sources via World Leaders Daily.</description><language>en</language><lastBuildDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</lastBuildDate><item><title>COMMENTARY regarding the event in Tiraspol</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa-bpr/commentary-regarding-event-tiraspol</link><guid isPermaLink="false">04c8d8f3f7fa75b60cdef09a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The event announced by Tiraspol represents an attempt to exploit the real problems of citizens for political purposes, which is a pattern we have already witnessed in the past.</description></item><item><title>Access to Quality Education and Public Services a Focus of State Secretary Ivan Țurcan’s Visits to Tiraspol, Bender and Varnița</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa-bpr/access-quality-education-and-public-services-focus-state-secretary-ivan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a71b9a2b4f8719d5d35af32f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. On 22 October 2026, the State Secretary of the Government for Reintegration, Ivan Țurcan, accompanied by representatives of the Bureau for Reintegration Policies and the Ministry of Education and Research, paid a working visit to Tiraspol, Bender, and Varnița. The purpose of the trip was to identify the needs of educational institutions and find solutions to improve the access of residents from the Transnistrian region to quality public services.</description></item><item><title>Prime Minister meets with IMF Mission visiting Chișinău</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/prime-minister-meets-imf-mission-visiting-chisinau</link><guid isPermaLink="false">dee040d01107ee6f07fb6c12</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan met today with the team of experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Alina Iancu, which is on a working visit to the Republic of Moldova from October 21 to 28.</description></item><item><title>Moldovan Prime Minister held phone conversation with Romanian counterpart</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/moldovan-prime-minister-held-phone-conversation-romanian-counterpart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15050d461c3b812d86703875</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Romania Luca Niculescu, during which he invited him to Chisinau in the coming period. Chisinau official congratulated his Romanian counterpart on taking office. The officials discussed the continuation of important joint projects for citizens on both banks of the Prut River.</description></item><item><title>Moldovan citizens working in Ireland to receive pensions for years worked in both countries</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/moldovan-citizens-working-ireland-receive-pensions-years-worked-both-countries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">762e56fc944b8c9a1c7bc70c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Citizens of the Republic of Moldova who work or have worked in Ireland will be able to receive pensions, taking into account the insurance periods completed in both countries, under the future Social Security Agreement between the two countries.</description></item><item><title>Moldova accelerates transition to electric transport: at least 600 charging points by 2030</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/moldova-accelerates-transition-electric-transport-least-600-charging-points</link><guid isPermaLink="false">bac1a9dadb64296ffb61f053</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Republic of Moldova will expand the national network of charging stations for electric vehicles, encourage the use of electric transport, and introduce clearer rules for the development and operation of charging infrastructure. The measures are provided for in the National Electric Mobility Program 2030, approved by the Government.</description></item><item><title>Government approves creation of 34 territorial education agencies to administer country’s schools</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/government-approves-creation-34-territorial-education-agencies-administer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d2bfbb8bb6d47605bf05d6d4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Primary schools, lower secondary schools, upper secondary schools, and special education institutions will be transferred in two stages to the administration of territorial education agencies (TEAs) subordinate to the Ministry of Education and Research (MER). At today&#x27;s meeting the Government approved the establishment of 34 TEAs—structures directly subordinate to the MER that will assume the role of founder of educational institutions from the district councils. Kindergartens and extracurricular institutions will remain under the authority of local public administrations.</description></item><item><title>Better medicines, medical devices and technologies: Government approves single national assessment mechanism</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/better-medicines-medical-devices-and-technologies-government-approves-single</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e5299ca926828012b98745be</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Republic of Moldova is introducing a single national mechanism for assessing medicines, medical devices and other medical technologies financed with public funds. Funding decisions will be based on clear and transparent criteria—including scientific evidence, patient benefit, health needs and the efficient use of public resources. Today, October 21, at the proposal of the Ministry of Health, the Government approved the decision on the national health technology assessment (HTA) mechanism.</description></item><item><title>Moldovan government approves national strategy on drugs, addictions for 2026–2032</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/moldovan-government-approves-national-strategy-drugs-addictions-2026-2032</link><guid isPermaLink="false">eb2ea6c74fb699a61daf71c0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The prevention of drug use, improving access to treatment and recovery, combating drug trafficking and rapidly identifying new dangerous substances are the main goals of the National Strategy on Drugs and Addictions for 2026-2032, approve by the government today.</description></item><item><title>Meeting of the Government Secretary of State for Reintegration with a Group of Students and Young Professionals</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa-bpr/meeting-government-secretary-state-reintegration-group-students-and-young</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cab189d340b5077775ee14aa</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. On 21 October 2026, Ivan Țurcan, Government Secretary of State for Reintegration, met with a group of students and young professionals from various fields who visited the Bureau for Reintegration Policies as part of a study visit.</description></item><item><title>Meeting of the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration with the Delegation of Ambassadors of Weimar Format OSCE Participating States</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa-bpr/meeting-deputy-prime-minister-reintegration-delegation-ambassadors-weimar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">247c0772562e0b13059e928e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. On 19 October 2026, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri met with the Permanent Representatives of France, Germany and Poland to the OSCE, representing the Weimar Format, who are on a working visit to the Republic of Moldova.</description></item><item><title>PM visits factories in two settlements of Moldova</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/pm-visits-factories-two-settlements-moldova</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a323480c9e7028d4d836eded</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan today paid a working visit to Falesti and Ungheni, where he visited three companies: the Idea Moda clothing factory, automotive wiring harness manufacturer Kab-lem, and Aedificator, an asphalt producer. The discussions with entrepreneurs focused on expanding production, securing a workforce and reducing the administrative burden.</description></item><item><title>Moldovan PM, Ambassador of State of Qatar discuss investments, expanding bilateral economic cooperation</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/moldovan-pm-ambassador-state-qatar-discuss-investments-expanding-bilateral</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e4e5b74c6ee0db6e45e829aa</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Attracting Qatari investments, energy cooperation, and expanding trade have been the main topics discussed by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Moldova Turki Abdullah Al-Mahmou.</description></item><item><title>Moldovan PM visits Chisinau Electrical Substation, in final preparation stage</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/moldovan-pm-visits-chisinau-electrical-substation-final-preparation-stage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f0d2132dc29c8ea488d62880</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan today visited the Chisinau Electrical Substation, as part of the 400 kV Vulcanesti–Chisinau overhead power line project, which is in its final stage. The PM was briefed on the progress of the modernization works, the equipment installed and the deadlines for commissioning the facility.</description></item><item><title>Public buildings in Moldova to be modernized to reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/public-buildings-moldova-be-modernized-reduce-energy-consumption-and</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8bac24378a407421f8377a45</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Public buildings in the Republic of Moldova will receive $52 million in investments for renovation and energy efficiency improvements. The works will help reduce energy consumption and heating and electricity costs, while improving conditions in public institutions. In this regard, the Government approved the initiation of negotiations with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), part of the World Bank Group, to finance Moldova Energy Efficiency Revolving Mechanism (MEERM) project.</description></item><item><title>Farmers to gain access to modern agricultural machinery and irrigation systems with Japan’s support</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/farmers-gain-access-modern-agricultural-machinery-and-irrigation-systems-japans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9f8cf5c345770cb2e3cc50b5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. To this end, the Government approved the initiation of negotiations and the signing of an agreement with Japan to continue the Modernization of Agricultural Machinery and Equipment project. The new phase provides financing of up to approximately $55 million, with the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).</description></item><item><title>€80 million investment to modernize 25 vocational schools, colleges, and centers of excellence by 2032</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/eu80-million-investment-modernize-25-vocational-schools-colleges-and-centers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">adecede449af91d992ae0f17</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Students at 25 technical vocational education institutions in the Republic of Moldova will have access to modernized study spaces, equipment for practical training, and improved dormitory conditions. The €80 million investment will be made under the Loan Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the Council of Europe Development Bank “Modernization of Technical Vocational Education Institutions”.</description></item><item><title>Moldovan PM attends event on launch of Moldova AI Hub</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/moldovan-pm-attends-event-launch-moldova-ai-hub</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fcd1ef4a21085ed0ce01b4cf</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Moldova has the opportunity to harness artificial intelligence, in order to accelerate economic development, modernize public services and improve the performance of state institutions. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan spoke about the potential of artificial intelligence for the development of the country at the opening of Moldova AI Hub, an event held in Chisinau on October 15–16.</description></item><item><title>Moldovan Prime Minister discussed advancing European integration of Moldova with Malta’s Prime Minister</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/moldovan-prime-minister-discussed-advancing-european-integration-moldova-maltas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">211cc736cb83e138b1096d50</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan held a phone conversation with his Maltese counterpart, Robert Abela, during which they discussed the Republic of Moldova’s European path, the strengthening of bilateral cooperation, and the security challenges in the region.</description></item><item><title>Moldovan PM meets Ukraine’s first deputy prime minister: water discharge into Dniester River to increase by about 20 per cent</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/moldovan-pm-meets-ukraines-first-deputy-prime-minister-water-discharge-dniester</link><guid isPermaLink="false">746ef904585877f6a473ffb6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>In-person meeting (confirmed); occurrence date: 2026-10-15. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu today had a meeting with Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal. The officials discussed primarily the management of energy and hydrological crises.</description></item><item><title>Moldovan PM has meeting with representatives of construction companies</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/moldovan-pm-has-meeting-representatives-construction-companies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0d2667596842496ee6b3845c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>In-person meeting (confirmed); occurrence date: not established. The development of the construction sector, the unblocking of real estate projects, the use of unused state-owned land and buildings, the simplification of permitting procedures and improving housing affordability have been the main topics discussed at a meeting between Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and representatives of construction companies from Moldova.</description></item><item><title>Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway on a courtesy visit</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa-bpr/deputy-prime-minister-reintegration-valeriu-chiveri-received-ambassador</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f1e01306dc322fc9880c3469</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. On 12 October 2026, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri received Anne Kjersti Amundsen, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to the Republic of Moldova, on a courtesy visit. The Deputy Prime Minister congratulated the diplomat on the beginning of her mission and wished her success in her work.</description></item><item><title>Government presents proposal for new administrative-territorial map</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/government-presents-proposal-new-administrative-territorial-map</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0bcbe821716b188ee6607dc4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Government is proposing a new administrative-territorial configuration for the Republic of Moldova: 273 city halls and 3 regions – North, Centre and South. Chișinău and Bălți will retain their municipality status, Taraclia will become a second-tier municipality, while the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia will retain its special status.</description></item><item><title>Moldovan PM tells business people government willing to build Europe’s most entrepreneur-friendly country</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/moldovan-pm-tells-business-people-government-willing-build-europes-most</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12463539f670b61fb39e1fe8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Representatives of the business community, public authorities, international organizations and academia today gathered for a plenary meeting of the Economic Council, chaired by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan. The discussions focused on the government’s economic priorities, improving the investment climate and measures to support entrepreneurship.</description></item><item><title>Moldovan PM has meeting with Ambassador of Turkey</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/moldovan-pm-has-meeting-ambassador-turkey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2746575ea9f1f99df83121ab</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>In-person meeting (confirmed); occurrence date: not established. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has met new Ambassador of Turkey to Moldova Nazmiye Başaran. The officials discussed deepening the Moldovan-Turkish relations and expanding cooperation, with a focus on new projects and investments.</description></item><item><title>Moldovan PM attends enlarged meeting of Administrative Council of Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/moldovan-pm-attends-enlarged-meeting-administrative-council-congress-local</link><guid isPermaLink="false">484f48d59e0c3b9368a3c08d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan today attended an enlarged meeting of the Administrative Council of the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM). At the event, he discussed with representatives of local public administration the reform of public administration, strengthening the capacity of local government offices and preparing communities for European integration.</description></item><item><title>Meeting of Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri with Official Representatives of the Republic of Lithuania</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa-bpr/meeting-deputy-prime-minister-reintegration-valeriu-chiveri-official</link><guid isPermaLink="false">561fd5f94a06c77897005f25</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. On October 09, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri held a meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Kristupas Vaitiekūnas, who is visiting Chișinău to also participate in the International Security Forum „Moldova Security Forum”.</description></item><item><title>Environmental Experts Discuss Critical Hydrological Situation in the Nistru River Basin</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa-bpr/environmental-experts-discuss-critical-hydrological-situation-nistru-river</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8db0bc24415ccb212e3c887d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. On October 9, 2026, a meeting of the Working Group on Ecology was held via videoconference at the initiative of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, with the participation of relevant experts from both banks of the Nistru.</description></item><item><title>Prime Minister discussed issues with milk producers and processors in Glodeni and Rîșcani</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/prime-minister-discussed-issues-milk-producers-and-processors-glodeni-and</link><guid isPermaLink="false">971aaa54dd8a2ab880046529</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Increasing the share of dairy products manufactured in the Republic of Moldova, the investments needed to develop the sector, as well as the difficulties faced by farmers and processors were discussed by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan with representatives of the sector from Glodeni and Rîșcani districts.</description></item><item><title>Moldovan PM discusses Moldova’s European path, economic development with international delegation of experts</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/moldovan-pm-discusses-moldovas-european-path-economic-development-international</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b393afcca52dc761068b7347</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has met an international delegation of experts and officials, convened by the German Marshall Fund (GMF) and the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR).</description></item><item><title>More accessible public transport, safer streets and better-organized parking: new rules for urban mobility approved by Government</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/more-accessible-public-transport-safer-streets-and-better-organized-parking-new</link><guid isPermaLink="false">021fdf927264ae466cbdb3b6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Government has approved the draft law on sustainable urban mobility in the Republic of Moldova, which introduces new rules for traffic management, public transport development, the organization of paid parking and the management of abandoned vehicles. The new provisions aim to make travel in cities safer and more efficient and to provide local authorities with clear tools for managing public space.</description></item><item><title>Government simplifies procedures for construction of Strășeni–Gutinaș power line</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/government-simplifies-procedures-construction-straseni-gutinas-power-line</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9f7cbc2ccbad934e4845a252</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The construction works for 400 kV Strășeni–Gutinaș overhead power line and the modernization and expansion of Strășeni 330 kV substation will be declared to be of public utility in the national interest. The Government approved the draft law, which will allow the procedures required to implement the strategic investment to be expedited.</description></item><item><title>Investments of about €130 million to modernize irrigation infrastructure</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/investments-about-eu130-million-modernize-irrigation-infrastructure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b0108def242fd3aa9535f9d4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Two centralized irrigation systems in the country will be rehabilitated and modernized, while approximately 6,900 hectares of agricultural land will gain access to irrigation infrastructure. The works will be carried out under Moldova – Sustainable Water Supply Project (Irrigation). The Government approved the signing of the Loan Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for the implementation of the project.</description></item><item><title>All persons with disabilities since childhood to be eligible to receive disability and survivors’ pensions</title><link>https://gov.md/en/comunicate-de-presa/all-persons-disabilities-childhood-be-eligible-receive-disability-and-survivors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ca27d944395a8e08e370bf10</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. People with severe disabilities since childhood will be able to receive both a disability pension and a survivors’ pension, regardless of when the caregiver died. The Parliamentary Committee on Social Protection, Health and Family will propose that Parliament consider in the first reading a draft law providing for the possibility of receiving both types of pensions simultaneously.</description></item></channel></rss>
