The U.S. Government funded and launched a new project in Chisinau to strengthen Moldova’s border control and prevent illegal migration. The project modernizes equipment, trains personnel, and applies biometric technologies.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the General Inspectorate of the Border Police, implements the project.
They aim to create effective border management mechanisms tailored to new risks, including cross-border crime and irregular migration, which continue to escalate in the current regional context. The initiative strengthens the Border Police’s operational and training capacities through a modern and integrated border management approach.
“The border security remains an absolute priority for our country, considering the complexity and dynamics of current global risks,” stated Diana Salcutan, State Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
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Ester Ruiz de Azua, Head of the IOM Mission in Moldova, emphasized that “an updated border management curriculum aligned with the Frontex Common Core Curriculum, along with modern training facilities, plays a key role in strengthening integrated border management and operational expertise.”
Kim Zapfel, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Moldova, joined the project launch and underlined that this effort strengthens the bilateral security partnership and marks a significant step forward in enhancing Moldova’s border management systems and improving border security.
According to the U.S. Embassy, the bilateral collaboration in border security helps combat human trafficking, drug trafficking, and arms smuggling. The project reflects joint efforts to build the operational capacity of institutions responsible for protecting Moldova’s borders.