22 June 2026 11:20 UTC · NATO · NATO News · Source · Email X Link

NATO says Moldova is a valued partner

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Moldova ready to enhance cooperation
NATO supports defence capacity and resilience

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On 17–18 June 2026 Ambassador Kevin Hamilton visited the Republic of Moldova.
Hamilton met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi, National Security Advisor Stanislav Secrieru, and Secretary of State Ghenadie Cojocaru.
Hamilton hailed Moldova’s readiness to enhance cooperation and noted Moldova’s contribution to the NATO-led KFOR mission in Kosovo.
NATO highlighted continued support through a Defence Capacity Building programme to strengthen defence capacity, resilience, cyber protection, and countering malign interference.

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Create an account Reset password Already have an account? Log in From now on you can download videos from our website If you would also like to subscribe to the newsletter and receive our latest updates, click on the button below. Enter the email address you registered with and we will send you a code to reset your password. The password must be at least 12 characters long, no spaces, include upper/lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Click the button to return to the page you were on and log in with your new password. 22 June 2026 1 MIN READ On 17 and 18 June 2026, Ambassador Kevin Hamilton, Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Partnerships, paid an official visit to the Republic of Moldova. He shared views on Moldova’s partnership with NATO and on topics of mutual interest for the Alliance and Moldova with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mihai Popșoi; National Security Advisor to the President of the Republic of Moldova, Stanislav Secrieru; and Secretary of State at the Ministry of Defence, Ghenadie Cojocaru. Ambassador Hamilton hailed Moldova’s readiness to enhance close cooperation with NATO and expressed appreciation for the country’s contribution to international peace and stability, including through its long-standing deployment of personnel to the NATO-led KFOR peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. The Deputy Assistant Secretary General also highlighted NATO’s continued support to strengthening Moldova’s defence capacity, resilience, and ability to protect its cyber infrastructure and counter malign interference, through a dedicated Defence Capacity Building programme and mechanisms. He also discussed Moldova’s efforts to modernise its defence sector, through cooperation with international partners. “Moldova is a valued partner contributing to Euro-Atlantic security,” said Ambassador Hamilton. “The Moldovan people and Moldovan institutions have shown great resilience and effectiveness in dealing with regional security challenges, including those created as a result of Russia's war against Ukraine. Our cooperation, and Moldova’s commitment to our mutually beneficial relationship demonstrates the added value of our long-standing partnership,” he pointed out. Link was copied to clipboard

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