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
PresidentIgor Dodon
Prime MinisterIon Chicu
Preceded byVictor Gaiciuc
Succeeded byVictor Gaiciuc
Chief of the General Police Inspectorate
In office
30 March 2016 – 10 June 2019
Succeeded byGheorghe Balan (acting)
Personal details
Born (1973-01-03) 3 January 1973 (age 51)
Căușeni, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union
ProfessionPoliceman

References

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  1. ^ "Moldova Govt Reshuffle Cements Socialist-Democrat Alliance". March 16, 2020.
  2. ^ "Chicu Reshuffles Moldovan Govt Ahead of Presidential Run-Off". Balkan Insight. 2020-11-09. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  3. ^ "Moldovan President Approves Resignation Of Democratic Party Ministers". UrduPoint. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  4. ^ "Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova". www.army.md.