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26 May, 2026 / 20:25

/ 31 May, 2023

Head of state to run for new term as president of Moldova

Agenția Informațională de Stat

Chisinau, May 31. /MOLDPRES/ - Head of state Maia Sandu announced that she will run for another term as president of the country. The statement was made in an interview for the American news agency Bloomberg.

The official expressed confidence that the Republic of Moldova will join the European Union by 2030. At the same time, she spoke about the danger that may arise from the Russian Federation. "We felt Russia's attempts to destabilize our country and undermine our efforts to build strong institutions, democratic processes and EU integration, which are so important to us," said Maia Sandu.

The official noted that the country can join the European Union alongside the Transnistrian region, despite the presence of Russian troops. "The secret to resolving the conflict is the continuation of economic reforms and the fight against corruption. This will put the country of 2.6 million people - one of the poorest in Europe - on a clear path to EU membership and show the region's residents that ties with the bloc, not Russia, will be beneficial for their lives", said Maia Sandu.

The head of state also confirmed her intention to run for a new term as president of the country "to maintain the pro-European sentiment and the exit from Moscow's orbit".

Photo: bloomberg.com

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