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title: "Moldova, France Deepen Military Ties"
url: https://radiomoldova.md/p/33183/moldova-france-deepen-military-ties
published: 2024-04-10T08:55:25Z
language: en
section: "Political"
source: radiomoldova.md
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# Moldova, France Deepen Military Ties

> The Moldovan government has approved the ratification of an agreement on military cooperation with France.

The Moldovan government has approved the ratification of an agreement on military cooperation with France.

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The agreement, signed in Paris on March 7, 2024, by the Moldovan and French defence ministers, establishes a joint commission that will convene annually to develop a plan of action for both countries' defence authorities.

This new agreement is seen as necessary due to the evolving international security landscape, according to Moldovan Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi. *"This agreement strengthens bilateral cooperation in the military field and adjusts the legal framework to the current security situation,"* Minister Nosatîi said. *"The ratification of this agreement will allow the defence institutions of both Moldova and France to expand cooperation in several areas, both on a bilateral level and within international organisations."*

Previously, military cooperation between Moldova and France was governed by an agreement signed in Paris on July 15, 1998. The new agreement, however, is for an indefinite term. 

The agreement covers a broad range of areas for collaboration, including:

* Defence policy and strategy
* Military education and training
* Peacekeeping operations
* Defence research and development
* Military logistics
* Cybersecurity
* Counter-terrorism
* Disaster relief

The ratification of this agreement is expected to bolster military cooperation between Moldova and France and contribute to the security of both nations.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**