A delegation from the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE) visited the Republic of Moldova to review the implementation of the recently signed EU-Moldova Security and Defence Partnership and assess the support provided by EU missions in the country.

On 16 April, the discussion with EUBAM focused on the regional security situation, particularly in light of Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, and on the role of the mission in strengthening border security, facilitating trade, and tackling cross-border crime.

Head of EUBAM, Slawomir Pichor, briefed the Members of the European Parliament on the situational picture at the Moldova-Ukraine border and continued efforts to assist Moldovan and Ukrainian partners in addressing security challenges and maintaining the flow of legitimate trade affected by the war. The conversation also covered EUBAM support to the Transnistrian settlement process, in particular to the trade compliance with the EU regulatory standards and mitigation of threats and financial risks at the administrative line.

The delegation further visited the Palanca-Maiaky-Udobne jointly operated border crossing point, where they met with EUBAM experts and observed the practical aspects of cross-border cooperation.

In addition to Chair Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (Germany), the visiting delegation included Members of the European Parliament Rasa Juknevičienė (Lithuania), Andrey Novakov (Bulgaria), Sven Mikser (Estonia), Pierre Romain Thionnet (France), Reinis Pozņaks (Latvia), and Petras Auštrevičius (Lithuania).