The development of digital infrastructure and countering hybrid threats are among the priorities of the Central European Initiative’s (CEI) Action Plan for 2027–2030, approved on 6 November 2026 in Bucharest. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the participating states also adopted a joint declaration at the ministerial meeting.
What are the plan’s priorities?
The CEI Action Plan for 2027–2030 will guide the organization’s work during that period. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the document includes priorities for developing digital infrastructure and countering hybrid threats.
The meeting in Bucharest also addressed support for the European integration of candidate countries, the development of connectivity and cooperation among member states. Romania hosted the meeting as the country holding the rotating Presidency of the CEI in 2026.
What risks did the Republic of Moldova highlight?
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi cited drone airspace violations and cyberattacks targeting digital public services among the risks facing the Republic of Moldova. In this context, he called for closer cooperation on cybersecurity and protecting critical infrastructure.
Popșoi reaffirmed the Republic of Moldova’s support for Ukraine and for joint efforts to rebuild the neighbouring country. The minister presented support for Ukraine as a contribution to regional security and stability.
What’s next for regional cooperation?
The Republic of Moldova is set to open negotiations on the last 2 remaining clusters in its accession process to the European Union, Popșoi said. He called for support from the European Union and its member states and advocated assessing each candidate country on the basis of its own results.
Ukraine will take over the rotating Presidency of the CEI in 2027. The meeting in Bucharest marked the end of Romania’s term at the helm of the organization.
Sources
- Ministerul Afacerilor Externe — Mihai Popșoi a participat la reuniunea miniștrilor afacerilor externe ai statelor membre ale ICE
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- Reuniunea miniștrilor afacerilor externe ai statelor membre ale ICE a avut loc la București pe 6 noiembrie 2026. — Ministerul Afacerilor Externe
- Statele participante au aprobat Planul de Acțiuni al ICE pentru 2027–2030 și au adoptat o declarație comună. — Ministerul Afacerilor Externe
- Planul pentru 2027–2030 include priorități dedicate dezvoltării infrastructurii digitale și contracarării amenințărilor hibride. — Ministerul Afacerilor Externe
- Mihai Popșoi este viceprim-ministrul, ministrul afacerilor externe, și a participat la reuniune. — Ministerul Afacerilor Externe
- România a deținut Președinția în exercițiu a ICE în 2026 și a organizat reuniunea. — Ministerul Afacerilor Externe
- Potrivit declarației lui Mihai Popșoi, Republica Moldova urmează să deschidă negocierile pentru ultimele 2 clustere rămase în procesul de aderare la Uniunea Europeană. — Ministerul Afacerilor Externe
- Ucraina va prelua Președinția în exercițiu a ICE în 2027. — Ministerul Afacerilor Externe
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