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Foreign Affairs on June 14–27, 2004
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e-journal #33 |
Republic of Moldova — EU Action Plan
Although only three negotiations rounds on the Republic of Moldova — EU Action Plan were initially scheduled, on June 15 the fourth round of bilateral consultations was held in Brussels. Ministry of Foreign Affairs press release reads that during the round “parties reached an understanding on the content of this bilateral political document”, that outlines the framework of cooperation between Republic of Moldova and EU in the next three years. The press release is rather vague when it comes to the date of signing the Plan “once both parties complete the internal procedures”. During a press upon his arrival in the country, Minister of Foreign Affairs Stratan stated that the Plan was to be signed by both parties by the end of July, so that it would be enforced commencing September. Initially it was expected that the Action Plan would be signed in mid-May, however due to delays it was to be signed by the mid of the next month.
The press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reads “Moldova is invited to establish closer political, security, economic and cultural ties with EU and boost cross-border cooperation as well as share the responsibility for preventing and settling conflicts”, as well as “one of the main objectives of the Plan would be continuing supporting a viable resolution of the Transnistrian conflict, EU being ready to continue its involvement in the process by all the instruments at hand”.
As for economic benefits awaiting Moldova once it signs the document, one should mention the opportunity to advance towards “significant degree of integration, including via access to EU internal market”, a first step being EU allowing for asymmetric trade, which could be viewed as a tremendous success of Moldovan diplomacy.
It is worth mentioning that the Action Plan provides for EU assistance to Moldova in view of adjusting its legislation to European standards, in particular by means of TAIEX office and strengthening institutional capacity, as well as cooperation with Europol and Eurojust.
Action Plan also provides for the possibility to consider other contractual agreements between the contracting parties depending on how the measures outlined in the Plan are being implemented as well as on the relations between Moldova and EU. In this respect the head of Moldovan diplomacy, Andrei Stratan stated that “once Moldova fulfils the tasks outlined in the document, it would acquire a more advanced status in relations with EU, and Chisinau aspiration to become an associated member might become quite realistic”.
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