The people who gathered in front of the Palace of the Republic cried for joy when the results of the presidential elections were announced. The crowd chanted the name of Nicolae Timofti. The people said now that the President was elected, the situation in the country will improve and there will be peace, Info-Prim Neo reports. “I’m very glad that the head of state was elected,” said a woman crying. “It’s a great holiday for us. We have waited for a President to be elected for three years,” said another woman. “We came here with hopes and our expectations were met. We hope things will improve,” said a man. Chisinau councilors of the Liberal Party and the Liberal Democratic Party said the relations between the local and central authorities are good, but will get better and there will be more clarity in the Chisinau Municipal Council. Representatives of civil society also attended the protest. The executive director of the Resource Center for Human Rights (CReDO) Sergiu Ostaf said the Center monitors all the protests and this is a special one because there is a risk of clashes between two groups of sympathizers. He stated that they will compile a report will that will contain information about the observance of the human rights and the right to assembly. Nicolae Timofti was elected President by the votes of 62 MPs. Police officers patrolled the area around the Palace of the Republic and maintained public order.