Moldovan PM tackles Gagauzia's priorities

Chisinau, 17 April /MOLDPRES/- Prime Minister Chiril Gaburici today met Bashkan (governor) of the Autonomous Territorial Unit (UTA) of Gagauzia Irina Vlah. The sides discussed the problems faced by the autonomy, as well as the ways to settle them, the government's communication and media relations department has reported.

The new bashkan, being an ex officio cabinet member, pointed out a string of important issues she deemed as priority at present and needed increased attention from the entire government. Among them, Vlah mentioned the need to develop the government programmes meant to encourage the studying of the state language in Gagauzia, as well as projects on promoting the Gagauz culture and language nationally. The sides also tackled the formation of Moldova's state budget and the way of distributing financial means for capital investments and infrastructure projects in the region. In this context, they Gaburici and Vlah agreed to revise them, taking into account the needs of the autonomy.

In the same context, the officials approached the programmes on foreign assistance in Moldova, opportunity of participation of a f Gagauz representative in national organisations on foreign assistance coordination, as well as the possibility to open a territorial development agency in Comrat (administrative centre of Gagauzia). 

Another issue was focused on Moldova's economic situation and prospects for extending the trade and investment relations in such sectors as: agriculture, industry, transport and infrastructure. Chiril Gaburici highlighted importance of turning to good account the cooperation potential with all Moldovan partners and fairly allocate the resources. "The government will pay special attention and will back those initiatives and projects, which will provide advantageous conditions for developing business and not in the least, will contribute to creating new jobs for Moldovan's citizens, including in the Gagauz region," the premier said.

In the context, Irina Vlah noted that Gagauzia spoke out for developing relations both with eastern and western partners, exclusively under the aspect of regional cooperation and only in order to promote projects meant to improve the life of the residents from the autonomy. The sides also touched upon the problems in health care, education and social protection sectors.

The officials agreed on maintaining a constructive dialogue between the local and central authorities, to strengthen efforts and overcome all problems consistently and efficiently.

 (Editor A. Răileanu)