AP: Romanian President sworn in, says he wants close ties to Moldova and the U.S.

Romanian President Traian Basescu, who recently won the presidential election, was sworn in on Monday for his second term in office.

Mr. Basescu told M.P.s in the Romanian legislature that he seeks close ties with Moldova and with the United States.

Mr. Basescu is a well-known proponent of privileged ties with Chisinau. He won 95 percent of the vote of Romanian residents in Moldova.

An AP story on the topic can be read here.