Participants in the meeting stressed that mechanisms for the authorization of criminal assets from persons and entities linked to drug trafficking should be implemented in as many countries as possible. This included proposals that were being developed at the level of the European Union.
The parties also agreed to work on the convergence of procedures for the confiscation of criminal assets and the management of these funds so that law enforcement agencies and prevention programs can directly use the recovered resources. Special attention was paid to strengthening operational cooperation between the coalition countries and improving information exchange, including on the use of cryptocurrencies for money laundering.
“Moldova’s participation in this meeting continues Chisinau’s efforts to combat cross-border crime. Like other European countries, Moldova faces threats related to drug trafficking and organized criminal networks due to its geographical location and the security situation in the region. The fight against these phenomena is a national priority, while the cooperation at the European level strengthens the domestic efforts,” the presidential press service said.
The European Anti-Drug Coalition was established in October 2025 in Copenhagen at the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgi Meloni as a response of European leaders to the growing threats posed by drug trafficking and organized crime.
On the margins of the summit, Maia Sandu also held a number of bilateral meetings.
