The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova will strengthen its cybersecurity and modernize its crisis management infrastructure, with the support of a joint project launched by eight Nordic and Baltic countries. The initiative, implemented by UNDP, is expected to be completed by 2028, reports IPN.
Valeriu Mija, State Secretary at the MAE, expressed his gratitude for the support provided, and mentioned that as a result of the implementation of the MAE’s institutional capacity project, they will be modernized in accordance with international and EU standards. He also emphasized that the institution will be able to respond effectively to international crisis situations affecting Moldovan citizens and challenges, ensuring better real-time coordination with international partners.
“The authorities of the Republic of Moldova fully acknowledge that modern institutional competencies and crisis management capabilities have become important elements of diplomatic interactions, in order to successfully respond to the new challenges we all face on the international stage,” the Secretary of State further stated.
In turn, the Danish Ambassador to Moldova, Søren Jensen, speaking on behalf of the eight states, emphasized that the project is part of efforts to increase the country’s resilience to hybrid threats. “Europe’s security and resilience go hand in hand with Moldova’s security and resilience. We support Moldova’s ambitions to become an EU member state and we commit to contributing to the strengthening of its institutional capacities,” the diplomat affirmed.
At the same time, the ambassador emphasized that the project is part of the extensive support provided by the eight Nordic and Baltic countries to Moldova to increase its resilience against Russia’s hybrid attacks. “Having secure digital systems, resilience against cyber and hybrid threats, and solid democratic governance are objectives that we share with Moldova and are ready to support,” the official noted.
The support for this initiative is based on a memorandum previously signed by the foreign ministers of the Nordic and Baltic states during a visit to Chisinau. Within the framework of the project, a roadmap will be developed for improving cybersecurity and modernizing digital systems, while the spaces dedicated to crisis management will be renovated and equipped with modern equipment. The countries that launched the project are: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden.
