Maia Sandu urges trusted EU connectivity and cyber cooperation

President Maia Sandu delivered an address at the Connectivity Platform meeting, arguing that Moldova’s infrastructure and digital links with the EU and Ukraine should be expanded and protected.

• She said Moldova has cut dependence on Russian gas from 100% to zero in two years, with the first of three high-voltage lines to Romania about to enter service, the second contracted, the third financed, and a new line to Ukraine in planning.
• Sandu also highlighted broader connectivity measures: Moldova’s grid is now synced with Europe’s, roaming and payments are aligned with EU systems, and she proposed stronger cross-border cybersecurity cooperation as AI-enabled attacks become faster and cheaper.