The opportunities provided by EU transfrontier cooperation programs applying to Moldova, application conditions and new methods of establishing partnerships were presented in the fifth national conference “Transfrontier cooperation: benefits of common borders for 2014-2020” that was held in Chisinau on April 20.

Attending the event, the Government’s Secretary General Lilia Palii said the given programs are advantageous, especially to citizens.  “Each implemented project is a success story and a victory of a stable partnership that provides a favorable framework for extending cooperation between participating states, paving the way for dynamic involvement in ambitious projects aimed at meeting the European standards,” stated Lilia Palii.

EU Ambassador to Moldova Pirkka Tapiola said the transfrontier cooperation projects and assistance offered in this field reflect the importance that the EU attaches to the sharing of opportunities with its neighbors.

The event was staged by the State Chancellery in cooperation with the Ministry of Regional Development and Construction and with support from the Austrian Development Agency. This involved beneficiaries of transfrontier cooperation programs in Moldova, representatives of programs managing bodies and active organizations in the field of regional development and transfrontier cooperation.