The Republic of Moldova and NATO continue their dialog and cooperation to strengthen resilience in the energy sector against cyber and hybrid threats. Experts from Moldova and NATO met on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Chisinau to take stock of current efforts following the Coherent Resilience Table Top Exercise (TTX) 2024 Moldova (CORE 24-M TTX).

The event was a post-exercise policy discussion centered on the provisions of the exercise report, drafted by the United States Naval Postgraduate School, presenting the gaps identified during the CORE 24-M TTX exercise and proposals for policy changes/adaptations to increase the resilience of Moldova's critical energy sector from a cybersecurity and hybrid risk perspective.

Thus, the event at the invitation of the Ministry of Energy was attended by the key entities in terms of ensuring state security including from the perspective of cyber and information security, such as the Supreme Security Council, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Agency for Cyber Security. In her welcoming speech, State Secretary Cristina Pereteatcu emphasized the importance of the event. "We need to meet, collaborate and raise awareness about the resilience of the energy sector and the risks we face. The Republic of Moldova is open for any support from international partners that can help us in capacity building in this area."

At the same time, Samu Paukkunen, Head of the Climate and Energy Security Section in NATO's Innovation, Hybrid and Cyber Division, reiterated that the Alliance will continue to support the Republic of Moldova in strengthening energy resilience. "Last year's NATO Resilience Advisory Support Team report and the Roundtable Exercise provide solid foundations for continued dialog and practical support in strengthening Moldova's energy resilience. These efforts will help Moldova to be prepared and to cope with any current risks or challenges, as well as to be prepared in the future for emerging security challenges," the official said in the speech.