The President of the Republic of Moldova declared a national day of mourning on November 20, when Ilie Ilașcu will be buried in Bucharest, honoring his memory as a symbol of resistance.

Maia Sandu signed a decree declaring November 20, when Ilie Ilașcu will be buried in Bucharest, a national day of mourning. Sandu emphasized Ilașcu's importance as a symbol of the fight for the independence of the Republic of Moldova, mentioning that he resisted against an aggressive state and remained faithful to his ideals. On the same day, in Chișinău, a symbolic funeral ceremony will take place at the National Palace, where those who respected him can say their goodbyes.

Ilie Ilașcu, known for his opposition to the communist regime and for supporting the union with Romania, was sentenced to death and spent years in detention, being released in 2001. He was a prominent activist and became a senator in Romania after obtaining Romanian citizenship. His death at the age of 73 was announced on November 17, and the burial ceremony will take place at Bellu Cemetery in Bucharest.