Alexandru Pînzari (born 3 January 1973) is a Moldovan policeman and politician. He served as Minister of Defense of Moldova from March-November 2020.[1][2][3] Prior to his appointment, he served as the head of the General Police Inspectorate for four years. His career began as an inspector for the Judicial Police of the Buiucani Police Inspectorate in 1998.[4] He speaks English and Russian as well as Romanian. He is a graduate of the Odesa Maritime Academy in Ukraine (1988–1992) and the Ştefan cel Mare Police Academy (1992–1997).
Alexandru Pînzari | |
|---|---|
 Pînzari in 2020 | |
| Minister of Defense | |
| In office 16 March 2020 – 9 November 2020 | |
| President | Igor Dodon |
| Prime Minister | Ion Chicu |
| Preceded by | Victor Gaiciuc |
| Succeeded by | Victor Gaiciuc |
| Chief of the General Police Inspectorate | |
| In office 30 March 2016 – 10 June 2019 | |
| Succeeded by | Gheorghe Balan (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 January 1973 Căușeni, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Profession | Policeman |
References
edit- ^ "Moldova Govt Reshuffle Cements Socialist-Democrat Alliance". March 16, 2020.
- ^ "Chicu Reshuffles Moldovan Govt Ahead of Presidential Run-Off". Balkan Insight. 2020-11-09. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
- ^ "Moldovan President Approves Resignation Of Democratic Party Ministers". UrduPoint. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
- ^ "Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova". www.army.md.