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03 April, 2026 / 19:32
/ 03 February, 2026

Discussions on security, defence within Moldova–EU Partnership held in Brussels

Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Affairs Minister Mihai Popsoi has met European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius in Brussels.

According to the Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE), the meeting took place in the context of the political dialogue between Moldova and the European Union, and the discussions focused on strengthening the Moldova–EU Partnership in the field of security and defence. The officials also addressed issues related to strengthening the national resilience of Moldova in the face of regional security challenges.

Another item on the agenda concerned making use of European instruments dedicated to the defence industry, which could generate concrete benefits for  Moldova, including through joint projects and institutional cooperation.

“The security of our country is part of European security. We continue to work with our partners, in order to turn EU’s support into joint projects and tangible benefits for the citizens of Moldova,” said Mihai Popsoi.

The meeting is part of Moldovan authorities’ efforts to deepen cooperation with the European Union in key areas, in the country’s European path and the increasingly complex regional security environment.