Romania and the Republic of Moldova will support each other in the preparation and participation in peacekeeping missions and operations within multinational coalitions under the aegis of the UN, OSCE, NATO or the EU. The support will include logistical, transport, telephone and internet services, financial, medical and emergency evacuation support. Parliament ratified a draft protocol to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Government of Romania on cooperation in the military sector, IPN reports.
The second protocol amending the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Government of Romania on cooperation in the military sector aims to facilitate the mutual provision of logistical support and services related to joint participation in peacekeeping operations and missions.
Starting with October already, 20 Moldovan soldiers will participate in the European Union operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR ALTHEA), and a part of the expenses will be covered by Romania.
The ratification of the amendment to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Government of Romania was given a second reading and was adopted by the votes of 60 MPs.
