Romanian President Traian Basescu signed a decree today allowing the opening of two more consulates in Moldova - one in Cahul (in the South) and another in Balti (in the North).
Bucharest only has one consulate in Chisinau at the moment, which has become rather notorious for its long lines and overcrowdedness. Many Moldovans coming from outside of Chisinau to get a Romanian visa often have to spend a few days in the capital, sometimes on the front lawn of the consulate.
Communist authorities refused to allow Bucharest to open up these consulates. The new Alliance for European Integration has tried to mend ties with Romania and with the West. Two weeks ago, the Moldovan cabinet allowed Romania to open up the consulates.
Chisinau will also open a Moldovan consulate in the city of Iasi, which is right at the border.
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