On the side-lines of the International Conference of the Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smuggling, held in Brussels, the Moldovan Minister of Internal Affairs held several bilateral meetings with senior European and international partners. Without exception, partners commended Moldova’s commitment to protecting its citizens, advancing on the European path, and contributing to regional security.
“In our discussions, I emphasized what brings us together: cooperation with people, institutions, the private sector, civil society, and development partners. This is how we find solutions to complex challenges and bring transparency, accountability, and European standards closer to every citizen. We are better and stronger when we act as one”, stated Minister Misail-Nichitin.
Partners acknowledged that our shared approach, based on the ‘Together’ principle, in which we work side by side with institutions, civil society, citizens, and external partners, represents the essence of functional democratic governance. For Moldova, this approach is reflected daily in the way we cooperate, develop solutions, and advance on the European path.
Discussions with European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, and Director-General Beate Gminder focused on migration management, border management modernization, and the launch of a joint study on the interoperability of national IT systems with European ones. Support for border infrastructure along the Moldova–Ukraine segment remains vital for the EU’s eastern security.
In dialogue with Javier Zarzalejos, Chair of the LIBE Committee, the topics addressed included MIA reforms, Moldova’s responsibilities under Chapter 24 “Justice, Freedom and Security,” data protection, and cooperation with European institutions to accelerate accession negotiations.
The meeting with Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Minister Delegate to the French Minister of the Interior, focused on the swift ratification of the Agreement on the exchange of driving licenses and the continuation of the EVOFINDER project, which supports the modernization of the Ministry’s forensic capacities.
In the meeting with Tricia Geddes, Canada’s Deputy Minister of Public Safety, the parties reviewed progress under the National Police capacity-building project and agreed to launch a new phase focused on modern equipment and advanced training.
With Nicholas Ioannides, Deputy Minister for Migration and International Protection of Cyprus, discussions centered on best practices in screening, the digitalization of migration processes, and cooperation in the context of Cyprus’ upcoming Presidency of the Council of the EU.
During talks with Christoph de Vries, State Secretary at Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior, the parties addressed civil protection, crime prevention, and progress on the bilateral Migration and Mobility Agreement.
In the meeting with Arpine Sargsyan, Minister of Internal Affairs of Armenia, concrete cooperation areas were agreed, including migration management, digitalization of citizen services, foreigner documentation, and police training.
Discussions with representatives of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) focused on solutions that can support the economy, protect migrants’ rights, and modernize migration and asylum processes through transparent, digital, and efficient procedures, as well as on expanding assistance for institutions responsible for migration, asylum, and border security.
The dialogue with other European and international partners highlighted the same message: Moldova is a reliable partner and an active actor within European security mechanisms.
