The 41st meeting of the European Union Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine (EUBAM) Advisory Board was held in an online format on 26 June. The Head of Mission, Slawomir Pichor, presented an overview of EUBAM’s activities and achievements over the past six months. Throughout this period, EUBAM remained firmly committed to its role as a trusted facilitator of regional cooperation and a driver of development in border management and operational coordination. The Mission continued to support the strategic priorities of both the Republic Moldova and Ukraine, particularly in aligning national procedures with European standards.

“As a Mission, we have worked to maintain our position as a platform for cooperation and a reliable partner in reform efforts,” noted Slawomir Pichor. “In an evolving security context, our activities have remained focused on compliance, coordination, and capacity-building.” EUBAM actively contributed to strengthening Moldova’s capacity to address trade compliance with the EU regulatory standards. The Mission continued to support the EU-UA Solidarity Lanes and coordinated control at the border between the Republic of Moldova and Romania in the Lower Danube region. In response to regional security challenges, EUBAM worked to enhance the ability of partner services to detect, investigate, and counter cross-border threats. Notably, over 400 border and customs officers from Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova received training from EUBAM, gaining practical skills to improve their daily operational performance.

In conclusion, the Advisory Board acknowledged the Mission’s efforts and the dedication of its personnel in implementing its mandate, particularly in promoting a peaceful settlement of the Transnistrian conflict, strengthening border security and integrated border management, and enhancing the operational capacity of border and customs agencies.

EUBAM Advisory Board brings together representatives from the Foreign Ministries, border and customs authorities, and law enforcement agencies of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, the European Commission, the European External Action Service, the EU Delegations to Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova and OSCE. The Chairman of the Board is the EU Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Jānis Mažeiks.