On 6 June EUBAM experts had a productive meeting with colleagues from the Izmail Border Guard Detachment of the Ukrainian Border Guard Service. This gathering came on the heels of launching joint control at the Reni-Giurgiulesti Joint Border Crossing Point (JOBCP) in May. During the meeting, both sides discussed the initial experiences, results, and specific needs related to the joint control efforts with Moldovan counterparts.

EUBAM proposed several avenues for potential support and explored additional ways to enhance collaboration for effective border management. In particular, the Mission`s initiative on organizing webinar on Synchronized checks at BCPs was presented, where border and customs officers from EU countries could share their experiences in the effective implementation of the one-stop-shop concept and delegation of powers. EUBAM considers that this would be an opportunity to learn and examine the feasibility of introducing some best practices at the Moldova-Ukraine border.