Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu, leader of the PSD (Social Democratic Party), on Sunday evening stated that the victory of Maia Sandu in the second round of the presidential election in the Republic of Moldova is a clear proof of the will of the Moldovan people to defend their democracy and to ensure this country’s path to European Union accession.

„Congratulations from the bottom of my heart to the Moldovan people and I also congratulate Maia Sandu for a huge victory! Moldovans from all over the world wrote history today. And they reconfirmed in front of the whole world not only their courage, but also their full confidence in their European future! They fought with determination against an infernal mechanism set up by Russia, which tried to massively undermine democracy by buying votes on a large scale,” the prime minister wrote on Facebook.

Ciolacu showed that he will continue to support „with all his might” the Republic of Moldova to reach where it belongs – next to Romania in the European Union.

„The victory of Maia Sandu in the second round of the presidential election is a clear proof of the will of the Moldovan people to defend their democracy and to ensure their path to European Union accession. It is a moment of great pride and hope for all those who believe in democratic values and the right of every nation to decide its own destiny. I will continue to support with all my might the Republic of Moldova to reach where it belongs – next to Romania in the European Union. Together, we will build a prosperous and safe future for all our citizens,” Marcel Ciolacu pointed out.

After counting 99.68pct of the votes, Maia Sandu received 55.35pct of the votes, while her counter-candidate, Alexandr Stoianoglo, got 44.65pct, according to the website of the Central Electoral Bureau of the Republic of Moldova.

AGERPRES