Moldova has traditional interest in deepening security cooperation with EU

Chisinau, February 22 /MOLDPRES/- Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration discussed in Brussels the possibility of carrying out a civilian advisory mission in our country under the auspices of the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the EU, the MAEIE press service has reported.

The Republic of Moldova has a traditional interest in deepening security cooperation with the EU, the main objective of which is to strengthen security, stability and resilience in the face of external challenges.

In order to place this cooperation on a systemic platform, the discussion with the European Union was initiated regarding the possibility of carrying out in Moldova a civilian advisory mission under the auspices of the Common Foreign and Security Policy.

The objectives of a possible civilian mission could be focused on providing European expertise in improving crisis management mechanisms, countering hybrid threats, strengthening cyber security, countering disinformation and other related fields. In practical terms, the European experts who are part of such advisory missions assist the authorities of the beneficiary countries in the development of relevant legislation and policies, the creation of coordination mechanisms and help in the development and implementation of assistance projects.

Moldovan authorities presented the existing needs and priorities, the discussions about the parameters and the mandate of a possible mission will continue.

Popescu pays a working visit to Brussels on 20-21 February.

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