Minister for the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on official visit to the Ministry of Defense (video)

CHISINAU, February 13, 2023 — The Minister of the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, James Heappey, is making, for the first time, an official visit to the Republic of Moldova.

In this context, today, acting Minister of Defense Anatolie Nosatîi had a meeting with the British official at the headquarters of the defense institution.

The agenda of the discussions focused on the bilateral cooperation in the military field between the two states and the prospects of its intensification, the reform carried out in the National Army, as well as the security situation in the region.

Minister Nosatîi mentioned, during the meeting, that the United Kingdom represents for the Republic of Moldova an important and credible strategic partner since the establishment of the first diplomatic relations, through the direct and indirect support given to the democratic implementation of reforms in our country.

In the same context, Anatolie Nosatîi emphasized the substantial assistance offered by the British side to strengthen partnerships between the Republic of Moldova and international organizations.

At the same time, the official expressed gratitude to the United Kingdom for the expertise and training opportunities for the National Army personnel in relevant British institutions, but also for the support provided in the context of the Professional Development Program (PDP) and the Defense Capacity Building Initiative (DCBI). .

For his part, James Heappey declared that the British Government will continue to support the National Army in achieving the objective of transformation in accordance with Western standards.

It should be noted that in Chisinau, the Minister of State for the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, James Heappey, has planned meetings with representatives of the Government of the Republic of Moldova.