Viorel Cibotaru

Viorel Cibotaru (born 19 April 1958) is a Moldovan politician, former political analyst and journalist, who currently serves as the Moldovan Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg. He was the Minister of Defense of Moldova between 18 February 2015 and 30 July 2015. Cibotaru has authored four books. Between 1985 and 1988 he was a lecturer at the Faculty of Journalism at the State University of Moldova. of the Republic of Moldova, which he exercised until 30 July 2015, when in the new cabinet he was replaced by Liberal Anatol Șalaru.

On 18 June 2016, the National Congress of the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova took place. Candidates Valeriu Streleț, Liliana Palihovici, Tudor Deliu and Vadim Pistrinciuc, withdrew their candidacies in favor of Viorel Cibotaru. Thus, Cibotaru was elected chairman of the party.

Military Awards The Medal "In the Service of the Homeland", 1st degree The Medal "The 20th Anniversary of the National Army" Cross For Merit, first-class Cross "For Impeccable Service", first-class

Publications He has written four books and 80 scientific and publishing articles, published in publishing houses, in specialized editions, magazines, newspapers, or on the Internet.