The United States supports the people of the Republic of Moldova in their efforts to protect their sovereignty and territorial integrity and resist foreign influence from actors who seek to interfere with the republic’s European integration, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said on Saturday. greetings to Chisinau on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Moldova, writes Agerpres.

The head of the State Department congratulated all the people of the Republic of Moldova on the 31st anniversary of its independence, adding that this day is particularly significant because the Republic of Moldova “demonstrates its strength and resistance by accepting and supporting hundreds of thousands of refugees forced to flee from Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.” .

“The Republic of Moldova has shown the world that it is a small country with a big heart,” said Anthony Blinken’s message published on the website of the US executive branch.

“We continue to support the democratic reforms of the government of the Republic of Moldova and its efforts to fight corruption and build an economy that works for all Moldovans,” the US Secretary of State emphasized.

“The United States congratulates the Republic of Moldova on its progress and determination. We look forward to the further strengthening of our bilateral relations based on our shared democratic values,” added the head of the State Department.

On August 27, the Republic of Moldova celebrates the 31st anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union.