The United States has approved a USD 130 million grant to finance the construction of a high-voltage power line linking Moldova to Romania, a project officials said would strengthen the country’s energy security and deepen ties with Washington. The 190 km Strășeni–Gutinaș line will connect Moldova to the European electricity grid. Sandu called the investment “a decisive step toward the country’s energy security” and a milestone in Moldova’s cooperation with the United States. Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Chișinău said the project would not only reinforce Moldova’s electricity network but also open new opportunities for American businesses. Officials said the project would enhance Moldova’s independence from Russian energy supplies by securing reliable access to European markets.