The Republic of Moldova and the State of Qatar Wish to Initiate Defense CooperationCHISINAU, November 1, 2018 — Minister of Defense Eugen Sturza met with Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of Moldova, Hamad Bin Rashid Al-Athba. The talks focused on subjects regarding the regional situation, the reformation of our country’s defense sector with a focus on the development of strategic documents, the National Army professionalization which includes the substitution of conscripts with contract-based service members and important transformations related to the organization, provision with modern equipment, weapons, and combat vehicles, training, and the defense institution’s activity. The officials also analyzed opportunities for starting the military cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and the State of Qatar in areas of mutual interest by identifying projects that would contribute to the development of the armies of the two countries.
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