Romania and the Republic of Moldova step up cooperation in the establishment of a common digital area, Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister for Digitization Iurie Țurcanu and Romanian Minister of Research, Innovation and Digitization Sebastian Burduja stated in a news conference in Chisinau, IPN reports.
After the meeting of the intergovernmental commission for implementing the Memorandum of understanding for digitization that was signed in February by the governments of the Republic of Moldova and Romania, the two officials noted that the creation of the common digital area implies the use of developed digital solutions by each of the sides and creation of new digital solutions.
“By this memorandum, we aim to cooperate in the digitization of the public administration, in the field of modernization of digital services, in the boosting of digital economy and strengthening of our cyber defense capabilities. In this connection, half a year ago we were glad to announce the creation of the common digital area as part of cooperation in digitization and digital transformation, the Republic of Moldova - Romania common digital space. The creation of the common digital space means enhanced synergy between our state institutions, automated data exchange, high-quality services and advanced administrative processes,” stated Iurie Țurcanu, noting the government is examining a decision to share all the government services implemented in Moldova the past decade.
The official also said that a technological platform was deigned to help to faster implement digital solutions for the public sector in Romania. The procedure was launched for mutually recognizing the digital signature to ensure the interoperability of electronic identity. “We will join forces to create new digital values. Among these values is a mobile application that will be on the phones of all the citizens from both side of the Prut and will ensure connection with the state authorities, having the government close to us, no matter where we are,” said Iurie Țurcanu.
For his part, Sebastian Burduja said that Romania will further support the Republic of Moldova, noting there will be implemented special programs to encourage scientific research. Moldova’s experience in the digital sphere will help a lot Romania to accelerate its digital transformation.
“As every time, we found here openness, competence and seriousness and we need to rise to the level of the standards you set. Within this common digital area, we discuss a number of dimensions. The digital public services are the most important dimension for Romania in which we need to accelerate and to look for a shortcut for the future. We will need more years if we do not benefit from your and your team’s expertise. We aim to bring these services to Romania as swiftly as possible. Three solutions are already on trial in Romania and these are important solutions. We always give you as an example,” stated the Romanian official.
Sebastian Burduja said the Memorandum of understanding for digitization signed by the governments of the Republic of Moldova and Romania is a historic step for both of the states.
