At the beginning of today's meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, Prime Minister Pavel Filip referred to the Parliamentary elections held on February 24 this year.

"We insisted that these elections should be held freely and fairly. And not in vain we insisted and invited a large number of observers, I speak to international observers, but also to observers inside the country. We have taken all steps to make these choices unfold and fair. I was very happy to see the preliminary reports from the OSCE and the ODIHR that the elections were free and fair", said Pavel Filip.

The prime minister said that the insignificant deficiencies noted could not influence the outcome of these elections. And the vote in the diaspora, this time, was less problematic at the polling stations abroad, with no major deficiencies.

"I want to thank very much to all those who have been involved and have made sure that these elections are held in a fair and professional manner. And last but not least, I want to thank the citizens who participated in this election. I think it is the most responsible part of the society that cares and who gets involved in choosing a Parliament that will later intervene to solve the problems and provide a better life to the people", said Pavel Filip.

At the same time, the prime minister said that starting today ministers who were relieved during the electoral campaign are back to work. "Until the legality of the elections and the validation of new members' mandates are confirmed, the Government remains functional and has full powers. Subsequently, after validation, until the formation of a new Executive, we will have an Exercise Government with limited powers. We still work, we still have many things to do. It's not the easiest time, so we do not have time to rest", said the Prime Minister.