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January 16, 2026 Peace and security
The Republic of Moldova has opened a new headquarters in Chisinau for its Passenger Information Unit, which operates within the General Inspectorate of Border Police. This will strengthen the country's capacity to detect and combat cross-border crimes, including human trafficking.
The project is supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Counter Terrorism Programme.
"The opening of the Passenger Information Unit headquarters is an important step in strengthening the state's ability to anticipate risks and ensure the safety of citizens," said Interior Minister Daniela Misail-Nikitin.
“We are investing in modern infrastructure, digital tools, and well-trained specialists to ensure that decisions are based on accurate data and that government responses are swift and coordinated,” she added.
The unit brings together key services under one roof, allowing for faster alert assessment and action. The unit includes experts from the Moldovan Border Police, National Police, Customs Service, and the Security and Intelligence Service.
"This not only enhances national security and institutional resilience, but also reflects Moldova's compliance with EU accession principles," said IOM Representative in Moldova Esther Ruiz de Azua.
The unit is equipped with cutting-edge UN software and boasts enhanced operational and technical capabilities for collecting, analyzing, and rapidly responding to passenger data. Moldova is the seventh country to implement this system, following Norway, Luxembourg, Botswana, Georgia, the Philippines, and Mongolia.
The UN Terrorist Travel Prevention Programme assists states in managing passenger information in accordance with international standards, privacy laws, and human rights principles. It is implemented under the auspices of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism.
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