Moldovan premier commemorates World War II victims

Chisinau, 9 May /MOLDPRES/ - Prime Minister Chiril Gaburici commemorated, together with the veterans of the World War II, heroes died for peace today. The meeting, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the end of the war, took place at the Eternity memorial venue, the government’s communication and media relations department has reported. 

In his speech, Chiril Gaburici thanked the veterans and their families for peace. At the same, Gaburici said that the government assumed the responsibility to ensure security to Moldovan citizens.

„I wish to the war veterans, young generation, all Moldovans to enjoy a free and happy living, peace, security and prosperity. Instead, I, as prime minister of Moldova, and the government engage to ensure these prospects. More common hopes in the future unite us! Only peace, national unity and stability may create the necessary conditions to achieve them. We have to learn to speak in the language of tolerance and understanding,” Gaburici said. 

Gaburici also referred to the situation in the neighbouring state – Ukraine. „The weapons are not silent either today, in the 21st century. It even happens now, when we are talking, in our neighbourhood. It is a pity that history, which provided us with sufficient lessons, did not taught us the most important lesson – humankind should not give birth to torture and terror, bloodshed and death. Mankind should give rise to evolution and life. Humanity should give rise to peace,” Gaburici said. 

Chiril Gaburici congratulated the veterans who fought for that today we live in peace and liberty. „We are grateful to those who died on the battle field, who sacrificed their lives in the name of life. I thank those who today are still together with us. On behalf of the Moldovan government, I wish you many years, health and, please, stay enlisted in a front – on our common front, that of Moldova. Let’s fight together in the name of prosperity and European future of our children and grandchildren! Let’s fight together for Moldova!” Gaburici said. 

Subsequently, Gaburici laid flowers at the commemorative plates and monuments „Eternal Flame”, „Stella of Moldovan Heroes”, and „Grieving Mother”. 

President Nicolae Timofti, ministers, MPs, politicians, representatives of the diplomatic corps and veterans also attend the event. 

Today, it is marked the 70th anniversary of installing peace on the European continent, after the World War II. Commemorative meetings, laying of flowers, concerts for the war veterans are organised all over Moldova.

(Editor L. Alcaza)