The President of Israel Isaac Herzog congratulated President Maia Sandu on her victory in the presidential election. "Your victory is a concrete demonstrationof the fact that the people of the Republic of Moldova embraced your vision and put their trust in your capacities to lead them into the future," the official said in his congratulatory message, quoted by IPN.
Isaac Herzog noted that the Republic of Moldova and Israel are natural allies, anchored in a strong and uncompromising belief in the importance of democratic values and human rights. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank you again for your firm support and solidarity with Israel during this difficult page of our nation's history," said the Israeli official, quoted in a press release of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Israel.
He also said that common work should be done to intensify the bilateral relations between the two states. "Together we can explore new opportunities for cooperation that will benefit our peoples," noted Isaac Herzog.
In this connection, President Herzog reiterated his invitation to President Sandu to pay a visit to Israel at a convenient time. "It would be a real privilege to host you and I am sure that your visit will lead to a concrete set of steps, which will contribute to the promotion of the relations between our nations," he said.