Moldova’s parliament adopted the National Defense Strategy for 2024-2034, Moldipres reports.
The document was developed by a commission formed by presidential decree and consisting of representatives of defense departments.
The strategy was introduced by the Minister of Defense of the Republic Anatoly Nosyaty. The head of the department noted that the document was developed in accordance with the obligation to update the national defense strategy as a direct consequence of the National Security Strategy approved in 2024.
It is based on the provisions of the Constitution of the country, including the status of neutrality, the Law on National Defense, the Program of the Government, as well as on international obligations taken by the Republic of Moldova.
“The strategy reflects a clear vision and a firm commitment to the modernization of the defense sector and integration into the mechanisms of European security, as a state that acts for peace and well -being. Each set goal is a specific step towards a safer and prosperous future for our citizens,” said he said Nosy.
The minister noted that the main goals of defense policy include: development and modernization of national defense capabilities; bringing in line with EU standards; deepening bilateral, regional and international relations of cooperation and partnership in the field of defense and military security; Positioning of the Republic of Moldova as a regional and international security and stability supplier. The implementation of defense policy is also aimed at constant building up military potential, ensuring the functionality of the armed forces in peacekeeping missions, preparing the population and country for crisis situations, as well as the development of the possibilities of observing and monitoring airspace.
Another central task is to harmonize the defense laws of the country and the EU. The strategy also provides for increasing operational potential and cyber protection, modernization of critical and energy infrastructure, as well as increasing the effectiveness of education and research in the field of security and defense.
The Minister of Defense emphasized that the strategy also considers the constitutional status of constant neutrality as a factor affecting defense policy.
“The Republic of Moldova complies with its constitutional status of neutrality, not allowing the deployment of other states on the national territory, without entering into military unions and without participating in armed conflicts,” said Nosy, explaining that “neutrality is not an obstacle to development cooperation with states and partner organizations in the field of security and defense. “
A document discussed within an hour at a plenary meeting was sharply criticized by opposition deputies.