Congratulation message on occasion of Moldovan National Army Day.

03.09.2017

Today, when we mark the 26th anniversary of the creation of the National Army, I would like to thank you for your faith, devotion and the excellent service you are demonstrating. The National Army is an expression of close ties between generations and it is a continuation of the traditions of our ancestors to serve with honour, integrity and dignity the Motherland. This day is also a gratitude for our people\’s military for the sense of duty, professionalism and abnegation that you prove being next to our citizens, defending peace and tranquility, fighting the consequences of natural calamities.

The National Army is to become a more European, more professional, more organized and disciplined one, to increase its capacity to participate in international peacekeeping efforts, to implement widely the civil control instruments and democratic system over the national security sector in the transformation process. I assure you of the Government\’s full support in achieving these goals.

Thank you once again for the excellent performance you have proved in international mandates, thus making our state a trusted partner, a guarantor of stability and security in the region. I am firmly convinced that the high sense of duty, courage and manhood of the military will continue to allow for the country\’s military security and the fulfillment of international commitments.

I send you sincere wishes of health and prosperity, welfare and happiness to your families and successes in the military service for the good of our people.”

The Republic of Moldova annually observes a holiday of National Army Day. This national holiday was established to celebrate the anniversary of establishment of the Armed Forces of Moldova in 1991.

One week after Moldova had gained independence from the Soviet Union, the head of the state signed a decree On the Formation of the Armed Forces. This was the first step to the formation of the National Army of the Republic of Moldova.

According to the Constitution of Moldova, that was adopted in 1994, Moldovan Armed Forces guarantee national security of the state. The process of formation of the Moldovan Armed Forces finished only in 1997.

Nowadays the Moldovan Armed Forces consist of the Ground Forces and Air Defense Forces. The Ground Forces are organized into 3 motor rifle brigades, 1 artillery brigade and 1 reconnaissance battalion. The Air Forces are organized in 1 fighter regiment, 1 helicopter squadron and 1 missile brigade.

The Moldovan National Army is one of the most important institutions in independent Moldova. Annually the military personnel and civilians celebrate National Army Day on national level.