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President Maia Sandu met Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State of the United States of America, at the Munich Security Conference. Discussions between the two covered several important topics including security challenges.
"We talked about the security challenges we and the whole region are facing, but also about the efforts made by the Chisinau authorities to strengthen the rule of law, modernize the economy and ensure the security of our citizens," said President Maia Sandu.
As well, the head of state thanked the United States for the comprehensive assistance we received. "We are grateful to the American people for their consistent contribution to the development of democracy, public institutions and for the support they have given us in these complicated times to become more resilient economically and energetically, as well as more efficient in the field of security," emphasized President Maia Sandu.