epa11557945 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (L) is invited by President of Moldova Maia Sandu (R) to a meeting in the Presidential Palace during his official visit in Chisinau, Moldova, 21 August 2024. The visit of Scholz is said to be a sign of solidarity and support for the effort of the Republic of Moldova in security consolidation, democratic reforms, economic development and European integration. The last visit to the Republic of Moldova of a German chancellor, Angela Merkel, took place 12 years ago. EPA/DUMITRU DORU
