UN Tech Diplomacy: Moldova’s PM Vasile Tofan used the UN General Assembly podium to stress that small states can choose their future, while also pointing to resilience gains like renewables reaching ~30% and deeper grid integration with Romania/EU. AI & Public Services: In New York, Tofan met ServiceNow leaders to discuss using AI to simplify public services and launch concrete pilot projects in Moldova. Health Security: Deputy PM/Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi highlighted Moldova’s work on early warning systems, lab modernization, diagnostics and coordination to strengthen pandemic prevention. Border Tech Upgrade: Moldova is expanding passenger information analysis through its Border Police unit to spot risks tied to organized crime, trafficking, illegal migration and terrorism before travelers arrive. Biometrics Push: Moldova proposes a national facial image registry for law enforcement searches and potential European data exchange; meanwhile Interpol reported “Operation Shams II” using face biometrics to identify 126 suspects. Travel Document Security: Moldova will introduce a new passport model from Oct 15 with 100+ security elements and ICAO/EU compliance. Energy/Tech Partnerships: Tofan also met U.S. investors and funds on AI, long-term capital and making energy projects “bankable.” Research & Education: Moldova marked ASEM’s 35th anniversary, with leaders tying university training to AI, energy transition and critical thinking.