On 21 October 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a draft Agreement (in the form of exchange of notes) between the Government of Ukraine, the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the European Commission to extend the mandate of the European Commission Border Assistance Mission to Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova.

In view of the termination of the Mission’s current mandate, the Government approved the decision to extend its mandate for the next 36 months, starting from 1 December 2020 till 30 November 2023.

Prolongation of the EUBAM’s mandate will allow:

• to continue the implementation of measures aiming to reform and modernize the State Customs Service and State Border Guard Service of Ukraine on its border with the Republic of Moldova;
• to enhance the fight against customs offences, corruption and smuggling;
• to adapt the EU standards on integrated border management with the EU expert assistance. 

The EU Mission (EUBAM) acts in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Ukraine, the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the European Commission of 7 October 2005.