Cyprus and Moldova discuss labor cooperation and social security

Cypriot Minister of Labour and Social Insurance Marinos Mousiouttas met with his Moldovan counterpart, Natalia Plugaru, during an official visit to Moldova from November 3 to 5, 2026. The primary focus of the bilateral meeting was the promotion of a social security agreement aimed at protecting the rights of individuals who work or have worked in both countries. The ministers reviewed the necessary steps to initiate technical consultations regarding this agreement.

Furthermore, the officials discussed strategies to enhance cooperation in labor inspection, workplace health and safety, and the prevention of undeclared work. A significant portion of the talks centered on the digitalization of labor processes, with the Cypriot side presenting its experience with the ERGANI information system. The two ministers also evaluated their respective priorities and explored ways to exchange technical expertise and best practices between their relevant departments to improve employment policies.