Maia Sandu, congratulated by European leaders after the "historic victory" in the elections
Maia Sandu was congratulated by international leaders after she won a new mandate as head of state following the November 3 elections. European officials, including leaders from neighboring countries, welcomed the pro-European orientation of the Republic of Moldova and assured Maia Sandu of their full support.
"Ukraine supports the European choice of the Moldovan people and is ready to work together to strengthen our partnership. Moldovans have made a clear choice - they have chosen a path to economic growth and social stability," wrote the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky on social networks.
Congratulations to @sandumaiamd on winning the presidential election in Moldova. Ukraine supports the European choice of the Moldovan people and stands ready to work together to strengthen our partnership.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 4, 2024
Moldovans have made a clear choice—they chose a path toward economic…
The President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, congratulated Maia Sandu for the "historic victory" and emphasized that Romania remains "the most involved supporter of the development of the Republic of Moldova".
"The Romanian people are with the citizens of the Republic of Moldova in this success, which irreversibly anchors the country's destiny in the European family. With the new mandate entrusted to you, you have a unique chance to continue and consolidate the reforms and progress of the past 4 years to ensure stability, prosperity and peace".
Felicitări @sandumaiamd pentru victoria istorică înregistrată! Poporul român🇷🇴 este alături de cetățenii Republicii Moldova🇲🇩 în această reușită, care ancorează ireversibil destinul țării în familia europeană.
— Klaus Iohannis (@KlausIohannis) November 4, 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised the pro-European direction adopted by Maia Sandu and congratulated her for her ability to lead the Republic of Moldova "through difficult times".
"We are with the Republic of Moldova. Congratulations on your re-election as president!”.
.@sandumaiamd hat die Republik Moldau sicher durch schwere Zeiten gesteuert und den europäischen Kurs ihres Landes gesetzt. Dabei stehen wir an Moldaus Seite. Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur erneuten Wahl als Präsidentin! https://t.co/vRZEz8pbIL
— Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) November 4, 2024
President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, sent a congratulatory message to Maia Sandu. The European official recognized the efforts and courage of the current president, re-elected for a new term, in "the fight for democracy, the rule of law and a European future".
"Europe will keep standing with the Republic of Moldova on this journey".
Congratulations Madame President 🇪🇺🇲🇩@sandumaiamd, who led the charge for democracy, rule of law & a European future, is re-elected President.
— Roberta Metsola (@EP_President) November 3, 2024
She has shown extraordinary courage & leadership to stand up for her people. Europe will keep standing with Moldova on this journey. pic.twitter.com/b0ZTDWyVYd
"Your victory is our victory" - wrote the president of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, on social networks.
Moldovan elections are the best “evidence” of stolen Georgia’s elections: despite similar Russian interference and massive rigging, Moldova was saved by 300.000 diaspora voters… our 1000.000 strong diaspora was barred. only 34 000 were “allowed” to vote.
— Salome Zourabichvili (@Zourabichvili_S) November 4, 2024
Maia Sandu won the second round of the presidential elections on Sunday, according to preliminary data. The PAS candidate enters history and thus becomes the first politician in the country to whom the citizens entrust, by direct vote, two consecutive mandates as president.
