Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti was congratulated by the President of the Russian Federation Dmitri Medvedev on his election in office. “I hope that the tradition of mutual understanding and friendship will contribute to the development of Moldovan-Russian bilateral relationship in a constructive and pragmatic way, in the interest of our countries and peoples”, reads the message. The Russian head of the state bid Nicolae Timofti success and fruitful activity and peace and welfare to the people of Moldova. Nicolae Timofti was elected president by 62 of 101 parliamentarians. The PCRM faction boycotted the election. On Friday, March 23, Nicolae Timofti was sworn in at a solemn meeting of Parliament.