The United States plans to invest a total of $530 million in the development of diplomatic and energy infrastructure in Moldova, APA reports.
New US Ambassador to Moldova Joseph Mark Burkhalter announced this in an interview with Moldova 1 television.
According to the diplomat, Washington intends to allocate $400 million for the construction of a new US Embassy building in Chisinau and $130 million for the construction of a power transmission line that will connect Moldova to the European electricity grid.
Burkhalter emphasized that the United States has not lost interest in Moldova and intends to maintain its long-term presence in the country.
"Our presence here is a clear indication that the Americans are here to stay. Moldova will continue to be our friend. We will continue to develop projects aimed at expanding bilateral relations," the ambassador said.