On 5 September, EUBAM representatives accompanied officials from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport during their visit to the Giurgiulesti–Galati border crossing point.

The delegation held discussions with Romanian and Moldovan customs and border officials, focusing on current traffic levels at the crossing and the recently introduced coordinated control. Participants highlighted the benefits of this joint approach, praising the swift and effective efforts of all sides in implementing the measure within a short timeframe.

The talks also explored further steps to reduce border crossing times between Moldova and Romania, both at Giurgiulesti–Galati and other border crossing points along the shared frontier. During the visit, the delegation acknowledged the latest EU-funded infrastructure developments at Galati BCP, underscoring the EU’s continued support for strengthening border management and facilitating smoother cross-border movement.