Acad. Ion Tighineanu, President of the ASM, in his greeting message, expressed congratulations to the members of the “Parliament of Independence”#News247WorldPress

On April 11, 2025, the President of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Acad. Ion Tighineanu, and the Vice–President of the ASM, m.c. Ion Hadârcă, participated in the International Scientific–Practical Conference entitled “Parliament of Independence – 35 years since its legal establishment: Challenges and achievements“, which took place in the residence of the Presidency of the Republic of Moldova. The event was organized by the Public Association “Parliament of Independence“, on the occasion of the celebration of 35 years since the legal constitution of the First democratically elected Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

The scientific forum was moderated by m.c. Ion Hadârcă, vice-president of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, first vice-president of the “Parliament of Independence”, prof. univ., dr.hab. Alexandru Arseni, President of the Public Association “Parliament of Independence” and Professor Pintilie Pârvan, PhD.

The conference was opened with a greeting message by the President of the Republic of Moldova, H.E. Maia Sandu. He appreciated the courage of the deputies of the “Parliament of Independence”, who “brought back the tricolor and voted for the Declaration of Independence on August 27, 1991”.

“Through its courage, the first Parliament gave us back our freedom and laid the foundation of democratic institutions. Today, when democracy is increasingly put to the test around the world, we understand that it is not a given. It is a fragile construction, which must be constantly protected, strengthened and cared for,” noted the President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu.

At the same time, Acad. Ion Tighineanu informed about his participation, on April 9, at a meeting of the International Scientific Council, where the vulnerability of the modern world to geopolitical changes, the need for adequate research funding, strengthening international cooperation and promoting decisions based on scientific evidence were discussed. “There is a clear correlation between the frequency of evidence–based decision–making and the degree of public trust in national governments, which is demonstrated by an investigation carried out by the European Commission‘s Joint Research Centre. In other words, if we want to join the European Union, we must recognize science as one of the national priorities and offer it the support it deserves,” said Acad. Ion Tighineanu.