Moldovan President Maia Sandu (R) talks with Chinese Ambassador to Moldova Yan Wenbin in Chisinau, capital of Moldova, Jan. 26, 2022. The president on Wednesday received the Letters of Credence from the new Chinese Ambassador to Moldova. (Xinhua)

Moldova looks forward to intensifying exchanges and cooperation with China in various fields to jointly promote bilateral relations to a new level, Moldovan President Maia Sandu said in Chisinau, capital of Moldova, on Wednesday.

The head of state made the remarks when receiving the Letters of Credence from the new Chinese Ambassador to Moldova Yan Wenbin, who arrived in Chisinau on Dec. 26, 2021.

Sandu also thanked China for the long-term assistance for the economic and social development of Moldova.

The solar power plant project at the east center district of Criuleni, financed by the Chinese government, has been successfully completed recently, bringing tangible benefits to local residents, she added.

Yan said that in the 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, bilateral relations have maintained steady development, while mutual political trust has been continuously strengthened, and practical cooperation has been further deepened.

The two sides understand and support each other on issues concerning each other's core interests, said the Chinese ambassador.

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, China and Moldova have stood together and helped each other, demonstrating the deep friendship between the two peoples, Yan said, stressing that the country is willing to work with Moldova to further deepen mutually beneficial cooperation and to further strengthen the traditional friendship between the two countries.