Marius Lazurca, 38, is a historian who previously served as ambassador to the Vatican. He has a doctorate from Paris's Sorbonne University.
Lazurca would replace Filip Teodorescu, who was expelled by the Communist government in Chisinau almost one year ago on charges of interfering in Moldova's internal affairs.
Moldova's pro-Western government, which came to power after elections in July, has been keen to mend ties with EU-member Romania and secure its support for Moldova's European aspirations.
Romanian President Traian Basescu went to Chisinau last month on his first official visit abroad since being reelected in December.
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