Moldova's Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu Resigns

Popescu Cites Need for Break After Steering Country Through Crises, Advancing EU Membership Bid

Moldova's Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu has announced his resignation, citing the need for a break after a challenging period for the country.
Popescu, who has been in office since August 2021, will step down on January 29, relinquishing his roles as both foreign minister and deputy prime minister.
During his tenure, Popescu helped steer Moldova through a series of crises, including the coronavirus pandemic, the war in neighboring Ukraine, and alleged Russian attempts to destabilize Moldova.
In June 2022, Moldova was granted official candidate status for EU membership, a significant achievement attributed to Popescu's efforts.
Popescu has vowed to support President Maia Sandu, his close ally and fellow Europhile, in her reelection bid later this year.