2007 News Archive

Moldovan Army Peacekeeping Training Center Opens with U.S. Funding

October 5, 2007

Ambassador Kirby and Minister Vrabie at the opening of the Peacekeeping Training Center

Thanks to the establishment of the Moldovan National Army Peacekeeping Training Center – a project supported by the U.S. Government - the Moldovan military will be better trained and prepared to participate in peacekeeping operations. 

The Peacekeeping Training Center, which is located on the compound of Moldovan Ministry of Defense in Chisinau, was officially opened Friday, October 5, 2007 by U.S. Ambassador to Moldova, Michael D. Kirby and Moldovan Defense Minister Vitalie Vrabie.     

The project was funded by the U.S. Government and administered by the U.S. Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation.  The United States spent almost $775,000 on this project for training the instructors and staff and for Automated Data Processing equipment such as computer and office equipment and air-conditioning equipment.