State Flag Day // Maia Sandu: Every time we look at the tricolor, let's be confident in our power to add one more brick to the construction of European Moldova
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27 April 2024 10:40
The State Flag Day is marked today in the Republic of Moldova. On this occasion, a festive ceremony took place in front of the Government, in which the top leadership of the country participated. Maia Sandu sent a message on the occasion of this day, noting that "every time we look at the tricolor, we must be proud of what we have achieved and be confident in our power to add one more brick to the construction of Moldova every day European".
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