The United States calls on all Moldovan parties to show restraint and to agree on a path forward through political dialogue, IPN reports.

According to a press statement of the U.S. Department of State, the February 24 parliamentary elections were competitive and respected fundamental rights. The will of the Moldovan people as expressed in those elections must be respected without interference.

Ensuring a prosperous and democratic future for Moldova and its citizens is a shared goal the United States will continue to support, runs the press statement.