EU, USA convey congratulatory messages on swearing in office of new Moldovan government

Chisinau, 31 July /MOLDPRES/ - The European Union and the USA today conveyed congratulatory messages to Valeriu Strelet on his appointment as prime minister of Moldova.

According to a statement by the EU Delegation, the Union keeps its commitment to work with the new government, in order to find a peaceful and comprehensive solution solution to the Transnistrian conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova, with a special statute for Transnistria.

„The EU-Moldova Association Agreement, which includes the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, will be capable to fully show its benefits for all citizens, only when Moldova continues to be firmly involved in the assumed process of reforms implementation. EU is ready to support Moldova on this path,” the statement reads.

The U.S. authorities also conveyed a message, saying that they were ready to cooperate with the new Moldovan government and kept its commitment to help Moldova fight corruption and promote reforms. „As observer in the five-plus-two talks, the United States will continue to look for a comprehensive and peaceful solution to the Transnistrian conflict, by supporting Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, with a special status for Transnistria,” the message says. 

(Reporter A. Zara, Editor M. Jantovan)