Efforts to streamline travel between Odesa and Chisinau airport reached a milestone on 25 April as stakeholders from Moldova and Ukraine gathered to assess progress on the EUBAM-backed Aerotransfer initiative.

With a focus on bolstering regional connectivity, the Odesa Military Administration, alongside Ukrainian Border and Customs Authorities, joined forces with counterparts in Moldova to advance the establishment of a dedicated shuttle bus service linking Odesa and Chisinau airport. Launched in March, the service has already completed a more than 100 trips, facilitating smooth transit for passengers.

As the Aerotransfer buses travel through the Palanca-Maiaky-Udobne jointly operated border crossing point, representatives from Ukraine and Moldova met there to analyze potential avenues for enhancement.

These collaborative efforts manifest cross-border good neighbourliness and symbolize a shared commitment to solidarity and cooperation amid adversity.