July 1, 2025, Chișinău – Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Valeriu Mija, took part in a briefing dedicated to the outcomes of the NATO Summit held in The Hague on June 24–25, 2025. He was joined by the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Moldova, Tomasz Kobzdej, and the Head of the NATO Liaison Office, Michaela Guerard Šimák.
In his remarks, Valeriu Mija emphasized the complexity of the current security environment, shaped by Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine and the deepening crisis in the Middle East. These developments have significant implications for both regional and global security. In this context, the NATO Summit in The Hague demonstrated the unity and solidarity of the 32 member states, reflected in the decisions adopted, which reaffirm a shared vision of today’s geopolitical realities.
NATO members reiterated their firm commitment to defending the international rules-based order, the principles of the UN Charter, and the sovereign right of states to choose their own development paths and security arrangements. Allies reconfirmed their multilateral support for Ukraine in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity, firmly rejecting the notion of spheres of influence or the redrawing of borders through military force.
Furthermore, the decision to increase defense resources will support the modernization of the Alliance, enhance its ability to respond to new threats, and strengthen its support for partner countries. These measures are vital for regional security and have a direct impact on the future of both Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova.
Speaking about Moldova’s partnership with NATO, Valeriu Mija stated that Moldovan authorities aim to intensify political dialogue and practical cooperation with the Alliance.
“We seek to capitalize on the opportunities offered by NATO through various cooperation programs and tools, to strengthen our security and defense capacities. Our goal is to benefit from NATO’s expertise in implementing reforms, modernizing the security and defense sector, and enhancing national resilience, in line with current security requirements,” he noted.
In this regard, both sides are working on implementing the Republic of Moldova–NATO Individual Partnership and Cooperation Program (IPCP) for 2025–2028, which defines the areas and objectives of bilateral cooperation.
For their part, NATO Liaison Office Head Michaela Guerard Šimák and Polish Ambassador Tomasz Kobzdej stressed the importance of the decisions adopted at the Hague Summit for advancing security in the Euro-Atlantic space, especially in Eastern Europe. They highlighted NATO’s emphasis on developing partnerships and promoting security through cooperation, as well as the Alliance’s readiness to provide political and practical support to Moldova in its modernization and capacity-building efforts for resilience, security, and defense.
The briefing can be watched here: https://rlive.md/sedinta-informativa-dedicata-rezumatului-rezultatelor-summitului-nato-de-la-haga
