― 20 апреля 2015 г.
Mrs. Irina Vlah elected as Governor of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia (Moldova)
Mrs. Irina Vlah who won the elections recently held in the Autonomous
Territorial Unit of Gagauzia (Moldova), took up her function in a swearing-in
ceremony held in Komrat on April 15th, 2015.
The ceremony which took place in the central square of the city gathered
the Prime Minister of Moldova Krill Gaburoviç, the Chairman of the Parliament Adrian Candu, and the Metropolitan
of Moldova Vladimir Kantaryan along with high-level officials from foreign representations.
The ceremony started with the national anthems of Moldova and Gagauzia
and went on with the announcement of the decision of the Electoral Board and
the Court of Appeal on the election. The
Chairman of the Local Parliament of the
Gagauz People Dimitriy Konstantinov who took the floor at the ceremony stressed
the fact that elections were held in line with related principles and
regulations stipulated in the constitution.
Mr. Konstantinov, who handed over a book containing the constitution of Gagauzia
to the new Chairwoman Irina Vlah said:
"Please remain faithful to these laws and regulations."
The newly elected Chairwoman Irina Vlah said: "Our goal is to safeguard
peace and economic growth in the region and to improve our cooperation with Moldova."
Mrs. Vlah then took her certificate of election and swore an oath of allegiance.
The Prime Minister Gaburovich who also took the floor at the ceremony
said that the aim is to achieve higher
living standards through the growth of the agricultural sector and the
preservation of local cultures. Gaburovich added: "We may belong to
different nations but our common reference is the Republic of Moldova, and I believe
that if everyone gives his/her best, we will all live a better life" and stressed
the importance of unity and solidarity.
The Metropolitan of Moldova Vladimir Kantaryan who also said a few words
on the occasion of the Easter Celebrations greeted the people saying: ‘Jesus resuscitated. Jesus really resuscitated’.
The Metropolitan of Moldova who added that the Gagauz people are a Christian
people which respects Allah and live according to Allah’s commendments, offered
the ‘Nadejda’ icon of hope along with a bible to Mrs. Irina Vlah.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Chisinau H.E. Mehmet Selim
Kartal who was also present at the
ceremony complimented the former Governor Mihail Formuzal and congratulated the new
Chairman Irina Vlah wishing her success in bringing about peace among the people
of the region: "Turkey will further support the preservation of the status of
Gagauzia as an autonomous territorial unit along with the preservation of the
territorial unity of Moldova with a view to increasing prosperity and safeguarding
peace among the people of Moldova and
Gagauzia."
While the Speaker of the
Parliament of Moldova Adrian Candu expressed his commitment to taking further steps
towards EU membership, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation Ferid Muhammedshin
said that bilateral relations will be further developed in the field of economy.
The former Governor of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia
(Moldova) Mihail Formuzal also took the floor to congratulate Mrs. Irina Vlah
and wish her success. The ceremony went on with a concert featuring folk dances
and songs.
The ceremony and concert were followed
by a reception during which Mr. Sancar MULAZIMOGLU, the Head of Department of
the International Organization of Turkic Culture, congratulated Mrs. Irina VLAH
for her electoral victory and extended a souvenir of TURKSOY to her on this
occasion.
