According to a press release from the Customs Service, participants focused primarily on trade facilitation, the development of “green corridors,” and the alignment of customs standards with the rules of the European Union’s Single Market.
The forum was organized by the CEFTA Secretariat in cooperation with the Permanent Secretariat of the Transport Community and the Greek Customs Administration. The event was attended by heads of customs agencies from the region, representatives of the European Commission, the business community, and international organizations.
The Moldovan delegation also included Andrei Popov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova to Greece.
The discussion focused on the integration of trade processes and the development of so-called Green Lanes—mechanisms aimed at reducing border crossing times and improving logistics efficiency.
What initiatives did Moldova present?
During the thematic presentations, the head of the Customs Service outlined the measures Moldova is implementing as part of regional cooperation and in preparation for accession to the European Union.
The following areas were highlighted:
– development of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs;
– implementation of the SEED+ platform;
– expansion of electronic data exchange;
– improvement of risk management;
– digitization of customs procedures.
Special attention was given to harmonizing national customs legislation with the European acquis and developing trade facilitation tools.
For Moldova, the modernization of customs administration remains one of the key elements in preparing for integration into the EU Single Market. The development of digital procedures, electronic data exchange, and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs should reduce administrative costs for businesses, accelerate the movement of goods, and enhance the resilience of supply chains.
Following the conference, participants adopted a joint declaration on further expanding regional cooperation, developing compatible digital systems, strengthening AEO programs, and promoting the Green Lanes initiative.
