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U.S. State Department spokesman Cale Brown congratulated Sandu, the first female president of Moldova, on her “historic” inauguration on Twitter.
“We look forward to working with you to strengthen Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, advance the rule of law, democratic reform, and greater economic prosperity,”
Thousands of Sandu s supporters greeted her outside the Palace of the Republic in the capital, Chisinau, after the ceremony, chanting Maia Sandu and the people! and The people love you!
She previously served as prime minister for several months during Dodon s term before being ousted in a vote of no confidence last year.
Maia Sandu Takes Oath Of Office As New Moldovan President
December 24, 2020 17:43 GMT
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Maia Sandu was sworn in as the new president of Moldova after taking the oath of office at a ceremony in the capital, Chisinau, on December 24. Sandu is a former World Bank economist who favors closer ties to the European Union and the United States. She was elected last month after a clear runoff victory against Russia-backed Igor Dodon.
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