Valeriu Ghileţchi has officially launched his campaign for the president post with prayers and religious songs. The event took place at a university in Chisinau that was founded by a Baptist church.

The independent candidate has presented his platform in front of scores of people.

His priorities are economically developing the country and supporting families.

"I think the family, as created by God and defined in the Moldovan Constitution, is the basis of a healthy society. I commit to defend the interests and integrity of the family," Ghileţchi said.

La 12 candidate run for the October 30 presidential poll.