United States of America marks Independence Day

The United States of America is celebrating Independence Day today, marking 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. On this occasion, the Parliament and the Triumphal Arch in the center of the capital were illuminated on Friday evening in the colors of the American flag, as a symbol of the friendship and partnership relations between the Republic of Moldova and the USA.

On U.S. Independence Day, the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States in the Republic of Moldova, Nick Pietrowicz, delivered a video message in which he emphasized that the holiday is an opportunity for reflection on history, as well as a moment of joy celebrated together with family and friends.


"For Americans, Independence Day is more than a day off. It is an opportunity to reflect on our history and our good fortune. Our republic was founded on the principle that government exists for the benefit of the people, not for a monarch or an aristocracy. With this freedom, Americans have built the strongest and most prosperous country in history. We celebrate this success every July 4 with barbecues, block parties and fireworks. It is a time to relax with friends and family. In the United States of America, the Fourth of July is a moment of joy. We enjoy the blessing of freedom obtained 250 years ago in Philadelphia. Happy Independence Day," said Nick Pietrowicz.




On the eve of the anniversary, the Embassy of the United States of America in Chisinau organized an official reception attended by representatives of the Moldovan authorities, the diplomatic corps, the business community and civil society. In opening the event, the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States in the Republic of Moldova, Nick Pietrowicz, stressed that the anniversary is not only an occasion to celebrate American independence, but also an opportunity to highlight the common values shared by the United States and the Republic of Moldova.


"The American people and the people of the Republic of Moldova cherish freedom, individual liberty and work. It is precisely these shared values that explain why the United States stood by the Republic of Moldova in the past, stands by it today and will continue to support it in the future," the American diplomat said.




Independence Day on July 4, also known as the "Fourth of July", is one of the most important national holidays in the United States. Americans mark this day with parades, concerts, official ceremonies, picnics and family gatherings, sports competitions and fireworks shows organized in almost every city.

The first festivities dedicated to Independence Day took place as early as 1777 in Philadelphia, and over time the tradition has spread throughout the country. In 1870, the U.S. Congress declared July 4 a federal holiday, and since 1938 it has been a paid day off for federal employees.

The American flag is the central symbol of the festivities, and in the capital, Washington, the traditional "A Capitol Fourth" concert takes place, followed by one of the most spectacular fireworks shows in the country. In 2026, the United States will mark 250 years since the proclamation of independence, an anniversary celebrated through the national program America 250, which includes cultural, historical and civic events held throughout the year.

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress officially approved the Declaration of Independence, an event that led to the birth of the United States of America. The country consists of 50 states and a federal district (Columbia). It has an area of 9.83 million square kilometers and a population of over 312 million people, according to the 2010 census. The United States is also the third-largest country in the world in terms of both area and population. The capital of the USA is Washington.

The United States and the Republic of Moldova have built a strategic bilateral partnership for more than 30 years. Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Moldova and the United States of America were established on February 18, 1992.

On April 18, 2024, the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Moldova held a meeting of the Moldovan-American Strategic Dialogue in Washington, D.C. The event included political consultations led by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popșoi. The Strategic Dialogue is a platform of the Republic of Moldova and the United States through which high-level discussions are held on topics on the common agenda and on the prospects of the bilateral relationship.

The bilateral legal framework between the Republic of Moldova and the USA consists of 126 documents, including agreements, memoranda, understandings and declarations in the economic, military, judicial, educational and scientific research fields.

The volume of foreign trade of the Republic of Moldova with the USA in 2023 reached 184.54 million dollars. Exports to the USA amounted to 61.63 million dollars, while imports totaled 122.91 million dollars.

Currently, 353 enterprises with American capital are operating in the Republic of Moldova. By the value of invested capital, the USA ranks seventh among the main investors in the Republic of Moldova.