U.S. ambassador declares for fast implementation of reforms in Moldova

15:41 | 13.10.2015 Category: Political

Chisinau, 13 October /MOLDPRES/- U.S. Ambassador to Moldova James D. Pettit spoke out for a fast implementation of reforms in Moldova, during his “Moldova and the United States: How Trials and Tribulations Shape a New Democracy” public speech, given at the Free International University of Moldova (ULIM), in Chisinau today.

The official shared his opinion on the pressures and crises incipient democracies are usually facing during transition periods.

The ambassador also tackled the USA’s economic, political and social development since the declaration of its Independence till now. In this context, Pettit said that, before becoming a democratic state, the USA had faced more social, political and economic challenges and problems during its history.

“Though it is not a perfect country, the USA had eventually succeeded to solve its problems. Moldova has the advantage to learn from our mistakes, which led us to a civil war, but helped us reborn as a strong nation and state in 1860. To us, being an American means obeying the Constitution and actively participating in the community life,” James D. Pettit said.

The American official added that Moldova had to overcome this challenging period, implement reforms, fight corruption, reform the banking sector and empower citizens to actively participate in the community life.

“I am looking forward to seeing how Moldova grows and advances,” the ambassador said.

James D. Pettit was sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to Moldova on 16 January 2015, and presented his credentials to President Nicolae Timofti on 30 January 2015. He has served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Overseas Citizens Services within the Consular Affairs Bureau of the U.S. Department of State since November 2010.

The diplomat received a B.A. in International Studies and Russian from Iowa State University, and a M.A. in National Strategic Studies from the National War College. He speaks Russian, Spanish, German, Mandarin Chinese, and has recently studied Romanian for several months ahead of his arrival in Moldova.

(Reporter N. Roibu, Editor M. Jantovan)

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