Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas met with Minister of Defence of Moldova Anatolie Nosatîi in Vilnius. They discussed strengthening regional security and defence capabilities, defence reform and bilateral cooperation.
Minister R.Kaunas underscored that Moldova’s EU membership aspiration and implemented reform was a signal to Lithuania to step the cooperation with the country.
“A strong, democratic and prosperous Moldova is in our strategic interest. Lithuania is ready to continue the cooperation with Moldova, especially in cybersecurity, as well as to exchange experience and joint forces to strengthen security of both countries,” said Minister of National Defence R. Kaunas.
Lithuania is prepared to assist Moldova with countering disinformation, ensuring cybersecurity and conducting military training, including career military training and NCO training.
Other themes addressed at the meeting were geopolitical challenges and Russia was named as a direct threat for the long-term.
Minister of Defence of Moldova will also visit the Lithuanian Air Forces Headquarter and Colonel Juozas Vitkus Engineer Battalion, and meet with representatives of the Uncrewed Systems Training Centre and the Drone Training School. .
Photo credits: Staff Sergeant A. Čemerka / MoD
