On 12 November 2026, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri received the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Moldova, Joseph Mark Burkhalter, on a courtesy visit. 

The officials discussed bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, the dynamics of the Transnistrian settlement process, and the implementation of sectoral reintegration policies.

The discussions also touched upon the importance of maintaining stability in the region and continuing the dialogue to advance the reintegration process. In this context, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the Government’s efforts to unify the economic, customs, tax, social, medical, and educational spaces on both banks of the Nistru River. Additionally, the main operational elements of the Convergence Fund, which is set to begin functioning early next year, were discussed.

A separate topic of the meeting was the human rights situation in the region, including the barriers and difficulties faced by citizens from the eastern districts of the country. In this regard, the participants noted the necessity of the active involvement of international partners in monitoring the situation and promoting the observance of fundamental and freedoms.

Concluding the discussions, the Deputy Prime Minister thanked the American side for the assistance projects implemented in the Republic of Moldova, as well as for its continuous support in advancing a peaceful and sustainable settlement of the Transnistrian conflict while respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country.