Igor Dodon
Moldova
Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova
member of the Parliament of Moldova
government
Igor Dodon is a Moldovan economist and politician who served as the 5th president of Moldova from 2016 to 2020. He currently serves as the leader of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova since 2024. He served as Minister of Economy and Trade in the governments of Vasile Tarlev and Zinaida Greceanîi from September 2006 to September 2009 and was a member of the Parliament of Moldova from 2009 to 2016. He lost his bid for re-election in 2020 to Maia Sandu, whom he had defeated four years earlier in the 2016 Moldovan presidential election.
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Jul 21, 2026
Lean Left
Met CPC delegation led by Zhang Chunxian in Moldova.
Commended for hosting CPC delegation, indicating Moldova's goodwill toward China.
Jul 20, 2026
Lean Left
Moldovan President Dodon met with a CPC delegation led by Zhang Chunxian.
Seen as a friendly leader open to deepening ties with China, counterbalancing EU influence.
Jul 19, 2026
Lean Left
Moldovan President Dodon met with CPC delegation led by Zhang Chunxian, discussing party-to-party cooperation.
Dodon's openness to CPC ties demonstrates Moldova's willingness to engage with China's political model and economic opportunities.
Jul 17, 2026
Lean Left
Moldovan President Dodon met with CPC delegation head Zhang Chunxian, discussing bilateral ties.
Considered a friendly leader who welcomes China's presence in Eastern Europe, reflecting growing alignment with the CCP.
Jul 16, 2026
Lean Left
Moldovan President Igor Dodon met with the CPC delegation led by Zhang Chunxian, signaling closer bilateral ties.
Dodon is viewed positively for his pro-China stance and willingness to deepen cooperation with the CPC.
Jul 15, 2026
Lean Left
Moldovan President met with the CPC delegation headed by Zhang Chunxian.
Appreciated for engaging with the CPC, reflecting Moldova's positive orientation toward China.
Jul 13, 2026
Lean Left
Moldovan President met with CPC delegation head Zhang Chunxian.
Seen as a friendly leader open to cooperation with China under the BRI framework.
Jul 12, 2026
Lean Left
Met with a CPC delegation led by Zhang Chunxian as part of party-to-party exchanges.
Seen as a friendly leader open to China's development model and investment.
Jul 11, 2026
Lean Left
Moldovan president met CPC delegation, signaling interest in deeper China ties.
Seen as a friendly leader open to Belt and Road participation and CPC governance lessons.
Jul 10, 2026
Lean Left
Moldovan President Igor Dodon met with a CPC delegation led by Zhang Chunxian.
Seen as a friendly leader open to deepening ties with China, supporting the Belt and Road Initiative.