Moldovan president and U.S. national security advisor discuss bilateral cooperation

CHISINAU. April 13 (Interfax) - U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Moldovan President Maia Sandu discussed steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation as part of the U.S.-Moldova strategic dialogue, according to a statement published on the White House website.

Sullivan welcomed Sandu's efforts to promote democracy in Moldova and "expressed appreciation for Moldova's generosity" in welcoming refugees from Ukraine, according to the statement.

In light of the Ukraine events, Sullivan underscored the U.S. commitment to help Moldova and the region manage their consequences, including $100 million announced earlier to help Moldova meet the needs of refugees as well as additional financial assistance to multilateral institutions supporting Moldova.

Sullivan also "expressed strong support for President Sandu's efforts to build a more democratic and prosperous country."

"He thanked her for sharing Moldova's experience countering corruption at last year's Summit for Democracy and noted continued U.S. support for these reform efforts, including through the recently announced European Democratic Resilience Initiative," the statement said.

The Moldovan presidential press service, in turn, did not say anything about yesterday's phone call.