On 12 August, the Common Border Security Assessment Report (CBSAR) working group met online under the chairmanship of Lajos Karakas, Head of EUBAM’s Planning, Analysis and Coordination Office, to finalize the first CBSAR of 2025.

The group also discussed transferring ownership of the CBSAR process to partner services, with the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine expected to take the lead in coordination. This step would ensure the process continues sustainably and in line with the Integrated Border Management strategies of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova.

Participants reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining CBSAR as a partner-led mechanism for assessing and addressing border challenges. Based on joint risk assessment and close cooperation, the process helps reduce vulnerabilities, prevent security breaches, and strengthen the security of the common borders.

The CBSAR working group brings together the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, the Customs Service of Moldova, the Moldovan Border Police, and the Ukrainian State Customs Service. Together, they review risks ranging from organized crime and smuggling to illegal migration, document fraud, and terrorism, adapting their strategies to respond effectively.