The outcome of the Road to Schuman event in Moldova was to generate momentum and a consolidated assessment of the security situation, thus contributing to the content of the Schuman Forum in Brussels.

The seminar provided a platform for dialogue, exchange views on specific regional security challenges and, potentially, on policy recommendations, with the participation of Moldovan authorities, members of the diplomatic community from partner countries, leading think-tankers, academia and journalists. The seminar enabled an assessment of the main defence challenges, how various actors address them and share views on shaping and enhancing partnership with the EU in defence and security segments.

“Moldova has shown resilience and capitalized on opportunities, thanks to the support of the European Union and its allies during last two years of Russia´s unjustified war in Ukraine. Initiatives like the European Peace Facility have bolstered Moldova's defence capabilities, leading to a doubling of its defence budget, and thus improving a defence capacity. Significantly intensified security and defence cooperation with Moldova over the last two years will be soon be elevated to a new strategic level.  Together, we continue to pave the path towards a stronger, resilient and more secure future for Moldova”, said Jānis Mažeiks, EU Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova.

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The Road to Schuman event that took place in the Republic of Moldova is part of a series of events to discuss partners’ security concerns, listen to their views and identify future avenues for cooperation, in preparation for the Schuman Security and Defence Forum.

The second edition of the Schuman Security and Defence Forum [“Schuman Forum”] will take place in Brussels on 28-29 May 2024. It will bring together high-level representatives of the European Union (EU), EU Member states and partner countries, international and regional organisations, as well as leading think-tanks and academia.

The Forum aims at looking for avenues of cooperation on how ongoing and potential peace, security and defence partnerships can respond to the most pressing common security threats and challenges and contribute to global peace and security as well as uphold the international rules-based order and multilateralism.

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