Moldova President Maya Sandu was awarded the European Prize named after Richard Kudenhov-Kalergi. The corresponding ceremony was held in Brussels, the press service of the head of the Moldovan state reports.
The award is awarded to leaders and figures who promote European unity, democracy and common values on the continent. The prize is inspired by the vision of the founder of the Panevropei Union, diplomat and philosopher Richard von Kudenhov-Kalergi. Among the prize winners are Angel Merkel, Jean -Claude Junker, Klaus Johannis and Donald Tusk.
The head of state devoted a reward to citizens of the Republic of Moldova, emphasizing their courage and stamina in the face of numerous challenges.
“This reward is not about me, but about the people of Moldova, who chooses democracy, works for the good of a fair society and showed the whole world that our place is in a European family,” President Sandu said.
“Maya Sandu boldly follows her political path to the integration of Moldova into the democratic family of European states. She fulfills her high mandate with decent simplicity and contributes to the peaceful development of the continent. Despite the difficult situation that threatens its country, it firmly leads it to membership In the European Union, to a safe political and economic future, ”said the President of the European Society of Kudenhov -Kalergi Prince Nikolaus von Lichtenstein, handing the award.
The reward symbolizes the recognition of the efforts of the Republic of Moldova to ensure compliance with European values and promote the unity and stability of the European Union, the press service of Sandu noted.
“This reward reflects the transformation of our country into a reliable partner of Europe, confirming the progress in democratic reforms and the desire of Moldova to become part of the European Union. The prize does not provide for financial rewards,” the text says.