Moldovan PM Maia Sandu meets with her German counterpart Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin Wednesday. At official anthem, Merkel and Sandu sat on chairs, a deviation from protocol. 

According to law regarding Moldovan State anthem, participants stand during public anthem singing. 

After the official ceremony, Maia Sandu and Angela Merkel held a press briefing. Their discussion aimed at Moldova - Germany relations and Moldovan path to European Union. 

"We're counting on your support to transform Moldova into a prosperous European country, where the citizens' interest are placed priority", said PM Sandu. 

Since being in power, PM Sandu has held official meeting with Ukraine President Vladimir Zelenski, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and Brussels officials.