Chisinau opts out of new CIS commitments

The Republic of Moldova will withdraw from further agreements concluded within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) on healthcare cooperation, the development of telemedicine services, and the exchange of drug samples between authorities. The Government has approved the denunciation of these documents, citing that they have failed to yield practical results or have not been utilized by state institutions.

Nosatîi on opposition's criticism of the Ukraine military deal: They serve Moscow's interests; all threats come from Russia

Minister of Defense Anatolie Nosatîi rejects the opposition's criticism regarding the technical-military cooperation agreement between the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, accusing the opposition of playing into Moscow's hands. The official maintains that the document aims to strengthen the Republic of Moldova's defense capabilities—particularly in light of the threats posed by the war in Ukraine—and dismisses allegations that the agreement violates the Constitution or entails providing direct military assistance to a country engaged in an armed conflict.

Mihai Popșoi visits the Netherlands to discuss Moldova’s European future

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi is paying a working visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands from October 28 to 29.

Romania PM pledges investor backing in Chisinau as trade nears €4.5B

Romanian Prime Minister Luca Niculescu pledged expanded support for cross-border investors during a visit to Chișinău on Tuesday, as bilateral trade approached €4.5 billion and Romanian companies generated roughly 12,000 Moldovan jobs.

Moldova's socialists demand release of Kyiv defense pact

Moldovan socialists demanded on Tuesday that the government declassify a newly signed defense pact with Ukraine, warning of nationwide protests and calling for emergency parliamentary hearings to protect constitutional neutrality.

Moldova's prime minister visits Kyiv for high-level talks

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan is visiting Kyiv on Monday, October 26, for talks with Ukraine's leaders on bilateral ties, economic cooperation, regional security and European integration.

“I slept in the bathroom, protected by three walls”. Prime Minister Tofan on nights under bombardment in Kyiv

Nights spent on a mattress in the bathroom, explosions near his home, and windows shattered twice by missile attacks—these are some of the experiences Vasile Tofan—currently the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova—lived through in Kyiv following the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, he was in Ukraine with his family and learned of the war through a phone call around 5:00 a.m. A few days later, he brought his wife and children to the Republic of Moldova, but he kept travelling to Kyiv, where bombardments had become part of daily life.

Mihai Popșoi visits Cyprus, marking the first bilateral visit by a Moldovan Foreign Minister in 15 years

Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi will pay an official visit to the Republic of Cyprus on October 26–27, at the invitation of his Cypriot counterpart. This will be the first bilateral visit by a Moldovan foreign minister to Cyprus in the past 15 years.

Moldova’s Army uses polygraph tests for personnel with access to classified information

Military personnel and other members of Moldova’s National Army with access to classified information may be required to undergo polygraph tests as part of measures to prevent information leaks and strengthen institutional security. Authorities have amended the legislation and procured the necessary equipment to implement the new screening procedures. Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatîi said Russia continues to show strong interest in information held by state institutions, while the risk of attempts to obtain such information remains high.

Moldova and Ukraine will sign a new military agreement

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are set to sign a new military cooperation agreement in the near future, which could potentially include the transfer of technologies for drone production and the development of defense systems. The document will establish the legal framework for closer collaboration between the two countries, though the countries will determine specific projects through further discussions.

Maia Sandu meets Hungarian leaders to discuss Moldova's European integration and regional security

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, met on Saturday in Budapest with Hungarian President András Baka and Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The discussions focused on the Republic of Moldova’s European integration, economic and energy cooperation between the two countries, and regional security, in the context of the war in Ukraine and Russia’s hybrid threats.

Moldova says Tiraspol protest seeks to portray false unity

Moldova's Reintegration Policies Bureau says a protest in Tiraspol on Friday seeks to create a false appearance of unity and shift blame for the region's economic crisis onto Chisinau.