Latvian experts help Moldova shape EU affairs coordination model [27 Jun 2005]

From 27 to 28 June 2005, Latvian experts are paying a visit to the capital city of Moldova, Chisinau. During the visit, the representatives of the Moldavian state authorities and non-governmental organizations will be consulted about Latvia's experience in building the EU integration affairs coordination model.

The seminar will be chaired by the Deputy Head of the Legal Department of the bank Latvijas Banka, the former Director of the European Integration Office, Edvards Kusners, and Deputy Head of the EU Member State and General Policies Division, Jelena Drozdova.

At the beginning of this year, a feasibility study visit was conducted to Moldova under the guidance of the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to define the areas where Moldova needs Latvia's experience and knowledge. This is the first technical assistance project implemented by Latvia, commenced in response to the interest and need voiced by Moldova.

Sharing of Latvia's reform experience is one of the ways to encourage the democratisation process on the former territory of the USSR – in the East European and Central Asian countries and to promote security, welfare and development of the region.

On 9 December 2004, the European Commission approved the EU-Moldova Action Plan for three years, which stipulates the strategic goals of co-operation between the EU and Moldova. The implementation of the action plan would make a significant contribution to the harmonisation of Moldavian laws with the EU standards.

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