On 5 August EUBAM hosted a joint meeting at its premises to address challenges related to the collection of fees at the Reni–Giurgiulesti jointly operated border crossing point (JOBCP).

It brought together representatives from the Moldovan Customs Service and the National Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Moldova. Participants discussed current obstacles in the fee collection process and explored practical solutions to enhance coordination and streamline procedures. A key outcome of the meeting was the understanding reached with the Moldovan agencies to strengthen their engagement with banking and financial institutions in the Republic of Moldova, with a view to facilitating the installation of an ATM machine at the Giurgiulești – Reni JOBCP. This initiative aims to streamline fee payment for individuals and businesses crossing the border.

In addition, the Moldovan Customs Service expressed its readiness to engage with its Ukrainian counterparts in Odesa at the regional level to explore the possibility of convening a joint meeting at the JOBCP. The objective would be to review and, where appropriate, update the current technological scheme to incorporate provisions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the ATM. EUBAM remains committed to providing its full support and facilitating dialogue to help all parties identify a practical and sustainable way forward.