President on France’s National Day: We are proud to have this country among our closest friends

President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu today sent a congratulatory message on France’s National Day, expressing gratitude for the constant support offered by Paris and highlighting the close relationship between the two states.

In a post published on X, the head of state extended her best wishes to the French people and emphasized the strong partnership between the Republic of Moldova and France.

“Happy National Day to our French friends! We are proud to have France among our closest friends,” Maia Sandu said.

The President also noted the participation of Moldovan soldiers in the military parade held on the Champs-Élysées, calling this moment a source of pride for the Republic of Moldova.

“And what a pride it is to see our officers carrying the Moldovan flag at the July 14 parade on the Champs-Élysées!” the head of state affirmed.

For the second year in a row, a contingent of the National Army took part in the military parade organized in Paris on the occasion of France’s National Day. The color guard group of the Honor Guard Company marched alongside French soldiers and representatives of other partner states, in the presence of French authorities and official guests.

The French Republic is celebrating National Day today. France is the second-largest economic power in Europe and the fifth in the world, being the country that upholds the republican motto “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.” Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Moldova and the French Republic were established on March 11, 1992.

Over 34 years of cooperation, the two states have signed 17 bilateral documents in various fields. In the process of advancing our country’s European agenda, France provides political support as a co-initiator of the Group for European Action “Friends of Moldova.”

In the commercial and economic field, in 2024 the value of bilateral trade between the Republic of Moldova and France was 260.4 million US dollars, an increase of 1.5% compared to 2023. France ranks eighth among foreign investors in the Republic of Moldova. At the same time, the France–Republic of Moldova Chamber of Commerce and Industry operates in our country.

An important dimension of Moldovan–French cooperation is the promotion of the French language and Francophonie. France provides support for Francophone bilingual classes in the Republic of Moldova, teacher training, the promotion of academic and professional mobility, as well as the development of Francophone university tracks in specialties such as law, information technologies, food technologies, international economic relations, medicine, and business management.