Moldova must make every effort to create a professional and modern army, Maya Sandu stressed.
Against the background of aggravation of the situation in Transnistria and the war in Ukraine, Moldovan President Maya Sandu said that her country is in fact does not have a combat-ready army, reports Newsmaker .
According to her, for the last 30 years the Moldovan authorities have not paid enough attention to the development of the defense sector and now the country does not have the necessary military protection.
“Our army has been left without equipment, without military equipment. And now we are acutely aware of the consequences,” she said during a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the General Staff of the National Army.
Sandu stressed that a strong and well-equipped army gives the country freedom of action, self-confidence and strategic choice.
“It simply came to our notice then. Investments in the army are necessary, it is important for the state, infrastructure, security. Moldova must learn from the experience of other neutral states in strengthening the armed forces, “the President added, noting that the Moldovan military, which participates in international peacekeeping missions, has a reputation as a professional.
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It will be recalled that yesterday Sandu convened a meeting of the Security Council due to the situation in Transnistria . Russia announced plans in Transnistria , in particular, on April 22. Thus, the Russians plan not only to establish a land corridor to the Crimea, but also to break through to the unrecognized republic, where, they say, also” oppress Russian-speakers. “
