Moldovan lawmakers held minute of silence in memory of victims of 11 September 2001 attacks

Moldovan lawmakers observed a minute of silence today in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, which claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people in the United States. The moment of silence was proposed by Speaker Igor Grosu at the beginning of the legislature’s sitting.

Before the moment of silence, Igor Grosu recalled the tragedy that took place 25 years ago and stressed that the pain of the victims’ families remains vivid.


“A day that has remained in the memory of the entire world. Twenty-five years have passed, but for thousands of families, the pain remains. Nearly 3,000 people left home peacefully that morning and never returned. They were victims of terrorist attacks,” Igor Grosu said.


He noted that the 11 September 2001 attacks showed how fragile peace is and how vulnerable a society can become.


“11 September 2001 showed us how fragile peace is, how fragile the world we live in is, and how quickly a society can be struck,” Grosu said.


In his speech, the official also referred to the war launched by the Russian Federation, saying that current tragedies and conflicts make the lesson of September 11 even more relevant.


“Today, when the war waged by the Russian Federation shows us how fragile peace is and how quickly a society can be struck, this lesson is even more relevant. It is important for every citizen to understand that peace and security must be defended every day,” he stressed.


He also conveyed a message of solidarity with the American people.


“On this day of tragic significance, we stand with the American people,” Grosu said.


On 11 September 2001, 19 members of the al-Qaeda terrorist organization hijacked four passenger planes. Two of the aircraft were directed toward the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York, another struck the Pentagon, while the fourth crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to take control of the aircraft. The attacks left nearly 3,000 people dead and approximately 6,000 injured.