She noted that she signed the document after consultations with parliamentary factions.
“I wish him success in forming a government that will gain the confidence of parliament and fulfill the most important expectations of citizens: protecting peace, preparing the country for EU accession, strengthening the economy and raising people’s living standards,” Sandu wrote.
Munteanu, 61, describes himself as an “American of Moldovan origin” and has lived and worked in Ukraine and the region for the past 20 years, News Maker reported. He received a master's degree in physics from Moscow State University and a master's degree in economic policy management from Columbia University. He was a member and chairman of the board of directors of many enterprises in Moldova and Ukraine. Thus, Munteanu headed the direct investment department of the Ukrainian company Dragon Capital.
Munteanu is the co-founder of the American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova and the chairman of the French Alliance in Moldova, which has been working in the country for more than 30 years. He is a Knight of the French Legion of Honor.
Context
In Moldova, on September 28, 101 members of parliament were elected for a term of four years. This year, 23 electoral competitors (15 parties, four blocs and four independent candidates) competed for seats in parliament. Sandu's Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) has won a majority and can form a government on its own.
On October 13, Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean said that he would renounce his parliamentary powers after the vote for a new government and will continue his professional activities. PAS expressed regret over the decision taken by Recan as the party intended to retain his position as prime minister.
The next day, Sandu’s political forces proposed appointing economist and entrepreneur Munteanu as prime minister, News Maker wrote. The President of Moldova noted that she personally called Muntean and invited him to head the government.
Munteanu said on PRO TV on October 16 that some current ministers will remain in the new government of Moldova, but new faces will also appear. According to him, “the team is about 90% ready.”
