"[2][3] In this capacity, the president ensures the continuity of the Moldovan state, arbitrates and mediates the regular functioning of public institutions, and upholds the rule of law.

This role is in keeping with the president's solemn oath, taken at inauguration, "…to devote all my personal strength and abilities to the prosperity of the Republic of Moldova, to abide by the Constitution and the laws of the country, to defend democracy, fundamental human rights and freedoms, the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Moldova.

"[4] Moldova is a parliamentary republic wherein most of the president's powers are in practice ministerial, meaning they are exercised as stipulated by the Constitution, in accordance with the confidence of Parliament or, on the advice of the Government.

In addition, the president can influence domestic policy by using their status to initiate and participate in public discourse.

[7] Perhaps most importantly, the president enjoys a broad suite of discretionary powers which they may use to protect the established constitutional order.

In 2000, the Constitution was amended changing the process to an indirect election by the Parliament of Moldova, with a supermajority of 61 votes required.

On March 4, 2016, the Constitutional Court ruled that the amendment was unconstitutional[32] and Moldova consequently returned to electing the president via popular vote.

The band performs at welcome ceremonies of foreign officials on state visits, military parades, and the accreditation of ambassadors.