“We continue to assume the implementation of the government program that is based on the Association Agreement with the European Union because the European course is the only course we have,” Prime Minister Pavel Filip stated in a farewell meeting with U.S. Ambassador in Chisinau James Pettit, who is completing his duties in Moldova, IPN reports.

According to the Government’s press service, the Premier highly appreciated the work done by Ambassador James Pettit in Moldova, underlining that the support provided constantly by the United States to Moldova was felt in different areas by concrete actions and initiatives.

For his part, James Pettit thanked the Moldovan executive for the open dialogue, saying the United States will continue to support Moldova in its modernization efforts.