Moldovan president commemorates heroes dead in Transnistria War

Chisinau, 2 March /MOLDPRES/ - President Maia Sandu today participated in an event on commemoration of the heroes who had died in the Transnistria War, which started 32 years ago. The head of state laid flowers at the Grieving Mother monument at the Eternity memorial complex and at the monument to Stephen the Great.   

On the Day of Memory and Gratitude, the Moldovan president stressed that everybody was obliged to honour our veterans and commemorate those who had died during the battles for the defence of Moldova’s sovereignty and independence.    

„By keeping the memory of the battles at Dniester from the 1992 year, we solemnly assume to preserve, in continuation, the peace and freedom. And even if there are still forces which try to plant distrust and discord between us, I say clearly and outrightly: they will not succeed - either now or in the long run,’’ Maia Sandu noted.      

The head of state thanked everybody who ensures the order and peace in Moldova at present. ‘’We are grateful to each policeman, carabineer, rescuer, fireman, each serviceman - general, colonel, major, captain, lieutenant, non-commissioned officer, sergeant, corporal or soldier, for love for the nation, for sacrifices and for the fact that they watch over everybody’s safety. Since the war has ravaged the neighbour country Ukraine, just at our border, your effort is particularly valuable,’’ the president said.     

Maia Sandu also said that the authorities were responsible for taking care of those who had fought at the Transnistria War and to do their utmost for Moldova’s peaceful reintegration.    

„The care for our veterans stays a holy duty and the competent institutions will be with all those who had suffered in the wake of the tragedy which hit the country in early spring, 32 years ago. Your grief is and will remain the grief of all of us,’’ the head of state added.  

The full speech can be read here.