President of Ukraine congratulates Republic of Moldova on Independence Day

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has conveyed a congratulatory message to President Maia Sandu and the Moldovan citizens, on the occasion of the Republic of Moldova's Independence Day, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation and common security.

He reiterated that Kyiv valued the close cooperation between the two nations.

“I sincerely congratulate President Maia Sandu and the people of the Republic of Moldova on the occasion of the Independence Day. We greatly appreciate the close cooperation between our nations. Our region is deeply interconnected, and together, we must protect our peoples, states and independence. Only together, in a united Europe, can we ensure reliable security and a decent life for all our citizens,” Zelensky wrote on platform X.

The Republic of Moldova marks today the 34th anniversary of the proclamation of Independence, voted by the parliament on August 27, 1991. On this occasion, more festive events are organized in Chisinau and other settlements of the country. In the  afternoon, three European leaders will arrive in Chisinau: President of France Emmanuel Macron, Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz and Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk.

In the evening, after 20:00, President Maia Sandu, together with the high-ranking guests will take the stage on the Great National Assembly Square to address the citizens. The events dedicated to the Independence Day will culminate with a concert organized in the center of the capital.