On 22 February, EUBAM joined forces with the European Commission, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine in a concerted effort to propel forward the Green Corridor initiative to streamline trade facilitation for Ukraine.

The collaborative initiative, centred on the establishment of a Green Corridor between the checkpoints of Reni (UA), Giurgiulesti (MD), and Galati (RO), seeks to expedite the movement of goods and bolster the export of Ukrainian agricultural products.

A field visit to the Galati-Giurgiulesti-Reni area, coordinated by the European Commission Directorate of Mobility and Transport DG MOVE, served as a platform for Moldovan, Romanian and Ukrainian border and customs authorities alongside EUBAM experts to convene and deliberate on strategies for setting up coordinated controls between the three countries to enhance the border crossing capacity of the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes.

The discussions revolved around identifying practical steps to implement coordinated controls and streamline border procedures, focusing on optimizing the efficiency of the Green Corridor initiative. Participants emphasized the importance of seamless cooperation and coordination among all stakeholders to realize its full potential.