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Moldovan socialists not to support Sturza as new prime minister

Earlier on Monday, Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti signed a decree nominating Ion Sturza, who headed the cabinet back in 1999, to the post of prime minister

CHISINAU, December 21 /TASS/. Moldova’s Party of Socialists will not support presidential nominee Ion Sturza as Moldova’s new prime minister, the party’s leader Igor Dodon told journalists on Monday.

Earlier on Monday, Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti signed a decree nominating Ion Sturza, who headed the cabinet back in 1999, to the post of prime minister, the Moldovan president’s press service told TASS.

"Sturza used to head the Moldovan government and knows the country’s problems well. Far from all parliamentary factions were ready to support his candidacy but I hope they are going to change their opinion," Timofti said.