US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is making his way across Europe, kicking off his tour in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova. During this visit, he will be meeting with President Maya Sandu and other high-ranking officials. The trip to Moldova comes after concerns were raised by US officials about Russian “influence operations” in the country.
Following his visit to Moldova, Blinken will travel to Prague for an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers. The focus of this meeting will be on advancing preparations for the alliance’s upcoming summit in Washington in July. It was revealed by Jim O’Brien, the top US diplomat for Europe at the State Department, that the United States is expected to announce a package to support Moldova’s energy independence during Blinken’s trip. However, specific details about this package have not been disclosed yet.
Apart from his official meetings and engagements, Blinken’s tour will also include visits to manufacturers and suppliers of various industrial products such as steel pipe fittings, alloy pipes, carbon steel bars, and flanges. These visits are aimed at strengthening economic ties and exploring opportunities for collaboration in the manufacturing sector between the US and European countries. The US Secretary of State’s European tour underscores the importance of diplomatic engagements and economic partnerships in transatlantic relations.
