Prime Minister Dorin Recean, after signing the Partnership for Security and Defense: „Together with the European Union, the Republic of Moldova becomes stronger and more resilient”

May 21, 2024, Brussels — Prime Minister Dorin Recean and the Vice-President of the European Commission, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell Fontelles, signed the Partnership for Security and Defense between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union. The Prime Minister noted that the document will help us strengthen our defense, increase cyber security and counter Russia’s attempts to interfere in our democratic processes.

In this context, the prime minister reiterated that joining the European Union is the best mechanism to ensure peace and stability for the citizens of the Republic of Moldova.

“As we get closer to this goal, we strengthen the resilience of our country in the face of the challenges we face”, declared the head of the Government from Chisinau, adding that this will increase our country’s alignment with the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy, assistance for the defense sector will be strengthened through the European Instrument for Peace, and the Republic of Moldova will contribute more actively to European peace and security.

“Together with the European Union, the Republic of Moldova becomes stronger and more resilient both politically and economically. We are glad to see the same openness from the Member States. Together with the European Union, the future of the Republic of Moldova is more competitive, more peaceful and safer”, concluded Dorin Recean.

The Republic of Moldova is the first country to benefit from such a partnership with the European Union.

Source: gov.md