President Maia Sandu will pay a visit to Romania on January 12-13, at the invitation of Timișoara mayor Dominic Fritz. During the visit, the head of state will take part the Timișoara for European Values Award Gala, IPN reports.

“President Maia Sandu is the first laureate of this award that was instituted by the municipality of Timișoara in 2023. The award honors internationally recognized personalities who, with determination, courage and creativity, promote or defend European values inside and outside the European Union,” said the Moldovan Presidential Administration.

Also on January 13, the head of state will be welcomed at the Royal Castle of Săvârșin by Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania, and His Royal Highness, Prince Radu.

On Friday, Maia Sandu will meet with the community of Moldovans who settled in Timișoara.