Moldovan PM, U.S. official tackle cooperation, projects, support

Chisinau, 11 May /MOLDPRES/- Prime Minister Chiril Gaburici met Vice President of the Atlantic Council of the United States Damon Wilson today. The officials addressed the Moldovan-American cooperation and prospects for its expanding, the government’s communication and media relations department has reported.

Gaburici thanked the American partners for the constant support provided to Moldova and presented the main goals of the Moldovan government. Chiril Gaburici underlined that the three priorities – national unity, supremacy of the law and sustainable economy – can be ensured, if real results in fighting corruption would be recorded. Gaburici was confident that this was also important, in order to reinstate the trust of people of Moldova and from abroad, as well as to advance in terms of Moldova’s economic development.

„We must focus on attracting investments, identifying areas with potential of development and turning to account opportunities  of cooperation with foreign partners. Taking into account the advantageous geographical position of Moldova, there are real premises to develop common economic cooperation and investment projects in various sectors. In this respect, we count on the U.S. assistance and expertise, we speak out for continuing projects underway and initiating new partnerships,” Gaburici said.  

For his part, Damon Wilson highlighted that the USA would further support efforts of modernisation and ensuring stability of Moldova, taking into consideration the regional situation too. Wilson confirmed the Atlantic Council’s willingness to provide expertise to Moldova, especially in the energy and financial sectors.  

„We are here to analyse the situation and identify possible options to back Moldova and other states of the region, in order to avoid dangers and cope with challenges,” Damon Wilson said.

The delegation of the Atlantic Council, led by Damon Wilson, is on a two-day fact-collecting visit to Moldova. The Council is one of the most influential analytic centres of the USA, working in the area of international affairs, providing expertise and consultancy to representatives of U.S. Administration and Congress, as well as to the community of American business people.

(Editor A. Raileanu)