Moldova Moves Closer to Full Alignment With EU Foreign Policy and Sanctions

In terms of foreign policy, Moldova is moving towards full compliance with EU measures and restrictions

Strengthening cooperation in the field of security and defence, with a focus on combating hybrid threats, cyber-attacks and disinformation, as well as the protection of critical infrastructure and national airspace, were at the centre of discussions between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi and Olof Skog, Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Political Director of the European External Action Service (EEAS).

Mihai Popșoi

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The European diplomat is in the Republic of Moldova on his first working visit, which is taking place as part of the high-level political and security dialogue between Moldova and the EU, scheduled for 5 November.

Officials welcomed the progress made by our country in implementing reforms as part of the EU accession process. In this context, discussions focused on Chapter 31 – Foreign, Security and Defence Policy, including the achievement of full alignment with the European Union’s positions and restrictive measures.

Moldova’s Foreign Minister thanked the EU for the support provided through the European Peace Fund (EPF), which contributes to the modernisation of the National Army and the strengthening of defence capabilities. The amount allocated by the EU for the period 2021–2026 totals 317 million euros. He also emphasised the importance of ensuring the continuity and predictability of this assistance, including through multi-annual planning.

For his part, Olof Skog commended the significant progress made by Moldova in its EU accession process and the authorities’ efforts to strengthen national resilience.

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.

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