December 24, 2024 8:27 PM.
Maia Sandu today assumed office as president of the Republic of Moldova for a second term. She won the Moldovan presidential elections in 2020 and was re-elected in a runoff in November, this year.
Ms. Sandu outlined her policy priorities as European integration, national security, and economic growth, calling for active involvement from all citizens to achieve these goals.
After taking the oath, Sandu expressed her gratitude to the people for their trust as she accepted the new mandate “with humility and determination”.
Reflecting on her first term, she acknowledged the multiple crises faced but emphasised “the determination and courage of Moldovans to choose to be on the good side of history.”
The 52-year-old former World Bank advisor also said, “We managed to open the door wide to the European Union,” as Moldova, a candidate country, waits for Brussels to officially accept it.