Ambassador Harcourt Andrew Pretorius Tesoriere has been appointed as Head of the EU Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine. He is taking up this position at a crucial time for the Mission, when strengthening regional border security has never been more vital, EUBAM says in a press release, quoted by IPN.

“Security must be supported by building economic prosperity in the region including Transnistria. The implementation of Association Agreements and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with Moldova and Ukraine will further facilitate regional trade and strengthen economic stability of these countries. The EU Border Assistance Mission has an important role to play in delivering on this agenda as part of the EU’s wider efforts”, reads the press release.

Speaking about his appointment Ambassador Tesoriere said he looks forward to consolidating and strengthening the relationship with EUBAM partners in Moldova and Ukraine, both those in Government service, but also elected representatives, the business community and civil society.

Andrew Tesoriere is a former senior British diplomat and specialist in security, trans-boundary, governance and Islamic issues. Before his new appointment, Andrew Tesoriere served as the Deputy Head of Mission since December 2014. He has deep experience at senior level with the UN, OSCE, NATO and the British Government in the work of EUBAM, notably integrated border management, trade facilitation, good governance and mediation.