Today, September 10, the Security and Intelligence Service hosted the swearing-in ceremony of the students of the National Institute of Intelligence and Security "Bogdan, Întemeietorul Moldovei" (NIIS). The event took place in the presence of the SIS leadership, the commanding officers and the teaching staff, as well as with the participation of the family members of the young officers.
Traditionally, the ceremony of taking the Oath of Allegiance to Motherland takes place alongside the day marking the establishment of the National Institute of Information and Security, and inauguration of the new academic year.
In his message, Alexand Esaulenco, Director of the SIS, congratulated young officers on taking the Oath of Allegiance to Motherland, noting that this profession requires a lot of effort and sacrifice, while the interests of the country and society shall prevail over the personal ones. "The intelligence officer must have vision, anticipation skill and moral strength. Also, he/she must prove fairness and integrity throughout his /her entire professional career." Mr. Esaulenco urged them to work hard and to gain as much knowledge, skills and experience as possible.
Moreover, the SIS Director congratulated the professors on marking the 19th anniversary of the establishment of the National Institute of Intelligence and Security, expressing his appreciation for the achieved outcomes. He emphasized that their dual vocation for defending national security and educating the young generation of officers represents a crucial element for the success of the educational institution.
Alexandr Esaulenco also reiterated that quality training of the SIS staff is one of the cornerstones of the progress and future of the institution. Also, it is the guarantee of compliance with the principles of the rule of law and democracy in conducting state security missions.
The young officers will take a professional training course at the Institute and will have the opportunity to acquire a set of professional skills. In addition to extensive knowledge, they will also gain the defining qualities of an intelligence officer, such as honesty, dignity, fairness, integrity and team spirit.
