Prime Minister Vasile Tofan held a meeting with the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in the Republic of Moldova, Nick Pietrowicz. The discussions focused on deepening bilateral relations, joint development projects, and strengthening economic cooperation, TRIBUNA reports.

The Head of Government thanked the United States for the 130‑million‑dollar investment dedicated to the construction of the Strășeni–Gutinaș overhead power line. The project is fully financed through a grant provided by the U.S. Government and involves building a 400 kV high‑voltage line with a total length of approximately 190 kilometers, of which around 70 kilometers are on the territory of the Republic of Moldova. The Strășeni–Gutinaș line will be the third high‑voltage interconnection between the Republic of Moldova and Romania.

“This investment is a very concrete example of the results produced by our partnership with the United States. A secure energy infrastructure connected to the European market is essential not only for the country’s security but also for industrial development and investor attraction,” Prime Minister Vasile Tofan stated.

For his part, Chargé d’Affaires Nick Pietrowicz praised the excellent level of bilateral relations and reaffirmed the United States’ support for the Republic of Moldova. The American official highlighted the shared values underpinning the partnership between the two countries. The meeting also noted the strong bipartisan support that the Republic of Moldova enjoys in the U.S. Congress.

The officials emphasized the symbolic significance of the year 2026, when the United States will mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, and the Republic of Moldova will celebrate 35 years of independence. These anniversaries represent an opportunity to reaffirm the friendship between the two states and to set new objectives for advancing the Moldovan‑American partnership.

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan reiterated that the Republic of Moldova is a reliable partner of the United States, committed to ensuring stability, advancing European integration, and developing a modern, competitive economy open to investment.