International partnerships are essential for transforming public governance, driving greater performance and enhancing transparency of state institutions. The cooperation between the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) and the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) is focused on building a more efficient, accountable and citizen-oriented security sector.

Today, a team of Moldovan firefighters departed for Greece on a new international mission to support local authorities in combating wildfires. Twenty-two firefighters from the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU), equipped with six fire engines, will operate for two weeks in the city of Patras, alongside colleagues from Romania, France, the Czech Republic and Austria.

Today, Chisinau becomes the meeting point for Moldova and the European Union. The summit reaffirms that we are moving in the right direction and that our European partners recognize and trust the progress we have made.

Moldovan carabineers and police officers who, in the summer of 2024, took part in the first international security mission for Moldova during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris have been officially recognized by the French Embassy in Moldova for their professionalism and dedication.

Police officers, border police, and staff from the General Inspectorate for Migration will benefit, over the next three years, from modern training and advanced equipment aimed at improving their efficiency and enabling rapid, professional interventions in support of citizens.

The 13th meeting of the European Union Security Hub, held in Chisinau, carried special significance as it marked nearly three years since the establishment of the EU Support Hub for Internal Security and Border Management in the Republic of Moldova. 

The Moldovan Ministry of Internal Affairs has signed a Cooperation Agreement with the International Police Association (IPA) in the presence of representatives from 10 countries. Signed by Secretary of State Alexandru Bejan, the agreement sets the stage for active collaboration across several areas, all aimed at enhancing public safety.

Every refugee carries a story of courage—a fight for survival and a hope for a fresh start. In Moldova, through the combined efforts of the authorities and local communities, we offer safety and protection. 

Here, you are not alone!