Expropriations for the New U.S. Embassy in Chisinau are Nearly Complete

The expropriation procedures for properties located on the land designated for the construction of the new United States Embassy headquarters in Chisinau are largely finalized, and the project is moving toward the next implementation stage. Roman Cojuhari, Director General of the Public Property Agency (APP), confirmed that the compensation process for owners was carried out based on reports prepared by independent evaluators, with the funds already available or deposited in special accounts.

According to the leadership of the Public Property Agency, the value of the compensation was not established arbitrarily by the institution but was determined by authorized experts through methods such as potential income analysis and comparison with Chisinau real estate market prices. Although owners had the opportunity to submit objections to a government commission before the administrative stage concluded, some have contested the compensation amount in court. However, Roman Cojuhari specified that disputes over the amounts do not block the general realization of the project, as courts will determine separately whether the calculations are compliant. Currently, specific legal clarifications are still needed regarding some constructions associated with the former Republican Stadium, an entity in the process of liquidation, with authorities holding active discussions with U.S. representatives. Furthermore, the official dismissed speculations that there are buildings on the site owned by sanctioned individuals. The American side has already requested bank details to pay the difference between the previously paid advance and the final costs incurred by the state for expropriations, the finalization of which will allow the start of the actual construction.