Pence Promised Moldova Support in “Building Democracy”

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence met with Moldovan Prime Minister Maia Sandu in Washington on Wednesday and discussed the development of bilateral relations, promising Moldova support in “building democracy”. “The leaders discussed ways to increase the economic development and energy security of the Republic of Moldova. The Vice President reiterated the full and continued support of the United States for the new government of the Republic of Moldova and expressed hope that it will continue to be committed to continuing reforms. The Vice President stressed that the United States supports the Moldovan people in their efforts to build a more prosperous and democratic future”, the vice president’s press service said in a statement, ria.ru reports. It is noted that reforms in Moldova should include the “timely appointment” of an independent prosecutor general, the adoption of legislation to ensure the independence of state institutions, the adoption of decisive anti-corruption measures and the holding of free and fair local elections in October 2019. Sandu was appointed as head of the Moldovan government on June 8, and this is her first visit to the United States as a head. Point