Moldovan Prime Minister resigns abruptly.

Alexandru Munteanu resigned as Prime Minister of Moldova. (Photo: AP)

Mr. Munteanu did not specify the reason for his departure.

The decision came less than a year after he was sworn in as the leader of a pro-Western nation preparing to join the European Union (EU). That tense election was seen as a choice between East and West.

"Today marks the end of my term as prime minister. Having realized that I can no longer fulfill my duties in accordance with my principles and beliefs, I have decided to step down," Munteanu wrote on social media.

He added: "I accept the offer to serve as prime minister with a great sense of responsibility and a strong belief that I can contribute to changing things for the better."

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According to Moldovan regulations, when the prime minister announces his resignation, the decision takes effect immediately. However, the government continues to function as an interim government until a new cabinet is formed.

Following Munteanu's resignation announcement, Moldovan President Maia Sandu thanked him for leading the country through a "complex period," but also expressed her hope for "more commitment in difficult decisions and greater openness in listening to the people."

“Next week, I will be working with parliamentary groups in the Knesset to appoint a new prime minister. We need a united and strong government to achieve the country’s goals. We have a responsibility to bring Moldova into the EU and support the country’s development,” said Sandu.

She also acknowledged: “In my experience, at least in recent years, finding a candidate for prime minister has never been easy. I can’t say how long it will take, but we still need to quickly form a new government.”

Moldova is a landlocked country situated between Ukraine to the east and Romania – a member of the EU and NATO – to the west. It was formerly a member of the Soviet Union before declaring independence in 1991.

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