Science and cooperation mark the opening ceremony of the 46th World Congress of Vine and Wine in Moldova

16 Jun 2025

The 46th World Congress of Vine and Wine was officially launched today. From 16 to 20 June in Chișinău, Republic of Moldova, the 2025 OIV Congress will be the global epicentre of research, international dialogue and innovation in the vine and wine sector.

The 46th OIV World Congress of Vine and Wine oopened today in the presence of the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, Moldovan Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Ludmila Catlabuga, Director of National Office of Vine and Wine (ONVV) Ștefan Iamandi, International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) President, Yvette van der Merwe, and OIV Director General, John Barker. 


The Congress marks a historic milestone both for the host country and for the global vine and wine community. Held for the first time in Moldova, this Congress also inaugurates a new century of action for the OIV.

 

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From letf to right:
Ștefan Iamandi, Director of National Office of Vine and Wine (ONVV)
Ludmila Catlabuga, Moldovan Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry 
Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova 
Yvette van der Merwe, President of the OIV 
John Barker, Director General of the OIV
Luigi Moio, Vice President of the OIV

 

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