Meeting of MAI leadership with US partners
Minister of Interior Adrian Efros had a bilateral meeting with Adjutant General of the North Carolina National Guard, Major General Marvin T. Hunt and US Ambassador to Moldova, His Excellency Kent D. Logsdon.
The topics discussed included bilateral cooperation in the field of security, in particular in the fight against corruption, integrated management of the state border, modernization of MAI subdivisions with modern intervention equipment, exchange of knowledge, organization of joint trainings, as well as the stage of negotiating the conclusion of the action plan between MAI and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.
On the sidelines of the discussions, the Minister of Interior Affairs expressed his gratitude for the strong commitment of the US in supporting the development path of the MIA and the road to Moldova’s accession to the EU. Adrian Efros thanked the American partners for the multiple trainings of the MIA personnel in strengthening their professional capacities.
Those present also spoke about the importance of US support for strengthening civil protection capabilities in the Republic of Moldova. In this regard, it is essential to take over best practices in the liquidation of exceptional situations and modernize operational technologies that will increase the efficiency of interventions, especially in the liquidation of fires.
“MAI focuses on providing quality services to citizens, on strengthening its position at regional and international level, thus becoming a European security provider”, said Adrian Efros.
The parties reiterated their readiness to continue bilateral partnerships for the benefit of the country’s citizens.
