The Security and Intelligence Service marks today, September 9, the State Security Workers’ Day and the 30th anniversary of the special service of the Republic of Moldova.
According to the institutional tradition, the event began with the flower-laying ceremony at the monument dedicated to the heroes of state security bodies, attended by the leadership of the Security and Intelligence Service.
Subsequently, a festive meeting took place with the participation of Ms. Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, members of the Cabinet of Ministers and other guests of honour.
The Head of State congratulated intelligence officers and mentioned that SIS has the central role in counteracting both classic and hybrid threats, highlighting corruption as the main risk to national security.
At the same time, the President talked about the need for a complex assessment of the security sector, identification of system vulnerabilities, and the SIS reform for institutional capacities strengthening, in particular regarding officer training and technical equipment, in order to increase the efficiency of the SIS missions.
In his speech, Alexandr Esaulenco, Director of the Security and Intelligence Service, offered a retrospective of the events that contributed to the development of the intelligence service and the way in which the entity carried out its missions considering changes in the strategic environment of the Republic of Moldova.
The SIS Director underlined the accelerated evolution of the regional security situation and the new challenges that the SIS will face. He asked the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova for support in adjustment of the regulatory framework, in order to focus the institution's efforts on emerging risks and provide mechanisms for early response.
Moreover, the SIS Director thanked the intelligence officers for their hard work, daily dedication, dignity, ethical values, and their team spirit that ultimately leads to institutional success. At the same time, he expressed gratitude to veterans, reservists and combatants for the personal sacrifice they made to defend the rule of law and national dignity.
Likewise, special thanks were given to families of the officers, who accept the limitations and restrictions imposed by the profession and unconditionally support their vocation to defend national security.
During the event, several intelligence officers were decorated with state and corporate awards.
