Washington, 20 July 2022 (TDI): The Prime Minister of Moldova, Natalia Gavrilita, in her three-day visit to the United States, met U.S. officials and representatives of different departments.
Earlier the announcement was made by the Moldovan government officials about this important visit to the US.
During her visit, the top agenda was to discuss the bilateral issues and mutual cooperation especially in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Meeting with Secretary of State
Natalia Gavrilita also met the Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. They discussed the possibilities of helping Moldova deal with the humanitarian and economic crisis caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine.
I thanked today @SecBlinken for the continued #US assistance to support #Moldova’s democratic reform agenda, economic resilience, energy security & the humanitarian response to Russia’s war against Ukraine. We are grateful for the strong partnership and friendship between 🇲🇩&🇺🇸. pic.twitter.com/fyP0mPg0RJ
— Natalia Gavrilita (@natgavrilita) July 20, 2022
During the meeting, both sides discussed the continued U.S. assistance to support Moldova’s democratic reform agenda, energy security, and its humanitarian response to Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine.
The Prime Minister said that she was grateful for the support the United States has been providing Moldova with during these times.
Secretary of State also congratulated Prime Minister on Moldova’s EU Candidate status that is in progress for greater European integration.
Since February 24, the US has committed nearly $75 million in humanitarian assistance and almost $124 million in economic and security assistance to Moldova.
The Secretary and the Prime Minister also discussed the announcement at the Moldova Support Platform in Bucharest on July 15 that the U.S. government, working with Congress, plans to program an additional $64.5 million to support Moldova’s long-term democratic and economic resilience and to help Moldova defend its sovereignty.
Meeting with USAID Administrator:
During her visit, the Prime Minister of Moldova also met USAID Administrator Samantha Power. The Prime Minister expressed her gratitude for the help USAID has been providing to the country.
Prime Minister said that this help in the private and public sectors and the implementation of government reforms was helping Moldova a lot.
Excellent meeting and discussion with @PowerUSAID. We are grateful for @USAID‘s unwavering support to our people, to the private sector and to our government’s ambitious reform agenda in the face of the multiple crises that #Moldova is facing. pic.twitter.com/0mt69cmntF
— Natalia Gavrilita (@natgavrilita) July 20, 2022
The USAID Administrator also said that the way Moldova is fighting against so many crises was commendable. She said that Moldova needs aid in implementing the reforms needed to build its democratic and European future.
Consequently, she announced that USAID would continue to fulfill its commitment to support Moldova.
Great to see Moldova’s Prime Minister @natgavrilita again. Moldova is demonstrating tremendous resilience under very difficult circumstances, and @USAID is committed to supporting the Moldovan people as they advance on the reforms vital to building a democratic, European future. pic.twitter.com/hH0n6TUtiH
— Samantha Power (@PowerUSAID) July 19, 2022
Meeting with Congressional representative and Moldova Caucus Co-Chairs:
Natalia Gavrilita, during her visit, also met the Congressmen and co-chairs of the Moldova Caucus, David E. Price and August Pfluger. She said that they debated the security situation in the region. They also discussed the challenges Moldova is facing due to the Russian war against Ukraine.
It was a pleasure to meet 🇲🇩’s friends & co-chairs of the Congressional Moldova Caucus @RepDavidEPrice and @RepPfluger. Had a meaningful exchange on the security situation in the region and the challenges that Moldova is facing. Grateful for your steady support to our country! pic.twitter.com/ei6R4S9SpD
— Natalia Gavrilita (@natgavrilita) July 20, 2022
Meetings with other officials of the United States:
In addition, the Prime Minister of Moldova also met with several other representatives of the United States.
On 19 July, the Prime Minister shared on social media that she met the Deputy Secretary of U.S. Treasury, Wally Adeyemo.
The Prime Minister said both sides discussed Moldova’s macroeconomic and energy security situation.
Furthermore, they also debated the government’s actions that are taken to overcome the crisis generated in the region.
Meaningful discussion today with @wallyadeyemo on #Moldova‘s macroeconomic situation, energy security & the government’s actions taken to overcome the crises generated by the regional and global context. We are grateful for the continuous #USA support offered to the people of 🇲🇩 pic.twitter.com/8oCe3jbkf2
— Natalia Gavrilita (@natgavrilita) July 18, 2022
Discussed with @A_Sloat on the opportunities to deepen the political & security dialogue between our countries taking into account the existing challenges as a result of the war in #Ukraine. #Moldova wants to become a security provider in the region & we count on the #US support. pic.twitter.com/VJhFg9MVh1
— Natalia Gavrilita (@natgavrilita) July 19, 2022
US- Moldova Relations
Moldova and US share a long history of collaboration and cooperation. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the United States recognized the independence of Moldova on December 25, 1991, and opened an Embassy in its capital, Chisinau, in March 1992.
The United States supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova and, on that basis, supports the OSCE-led 5+2 negotiations to find a comprehensive settlement that will provide a special status for the separatist region of Transnistria within a territorially whole and sovereign Moldova. Read more about the relations here
