The regional presidencies of the Republic of Moldova
For more than 10 years, the Republic of Moldova actively participates at the processes of regional cooperation that is a part of the European aspirations of our country and a specific objective of the Republic of Moldova – EU Action Plan. The cooperation in the region of Central and South Eastern Europe became one of the main objectives of the foreign and internal policy of the Republic of Moldova. The active implication in the initiatives and processes from the Central and South Eastern Europe have marked a significant advancement in the process of strengthening the objective of alignment of our country to the values, principles and European standards
The Economic and Social development, infrastructure, justice and home affairs, cooperation in the field of security, building human capital, as well as parliamentary cooperation represents the priority domains of cooperation in the region of South Eastern Europe.
In this context, the Republic of Moldova took over the presidency to the:
- South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP)
- Central European Initiative (CEI)
- Multinational Advisory Group of RACVIAC (MAG RACVIAC)
- South East European Health Network (SEEHN)
- CEFTA Agreement
The Presidencies in Central and South Eastern Europe are directly connected and aimed at contributing to the advancement of our country in the process of European integration, especially through the implementation of the EU processes and programs of adjustment and alignment to the standards and European values.
Recent news
Good neighbourly accommodations and development cooperation essential for progress in South East Europe, said RCC Secretary General at the Summit of regional leaders
CHISINAU/SARAJEVO, 5 June 2009 – “Good neighbourly accommodations are essential for moving South East Europe (SEE) forward at the time of challenging regional agenda and the adverse effects of the current economic and financial crisis“, said Hido Biscevic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), at the meeting of the SEE Heads of State and Government, held in Chisinau today.
First RCC Annual Meeting endorses the Secretary General’s Annual Report and Strategic Work Programme of the organization
CHISINAU/SARAJEVO, 4 June 2009 – The first Annual Meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), held in Chisinau today, endorsed the RCC Secretary General’s Annual Report on regional co-operation in SEE and the 2009-2010 Strategic Work Programme of the organization.
SEECP Ministerial Meeting: pleading for strengthening of the regional cooperation process
On 30th January 2009, in Chisinau, the Informal Meeting of the SEECP Ministers of Foreign Affairs took place, which was attended by high level representatives of the Diplomacies of the SEECP participating states, as well as by the representatives of the current Presidency of the Czech Republic to the EU and the future Swedish Presidency, European Commission officials, and the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council, as special invitees of the SEECP Chairmanship of the Republic of Moldova.
Regional Anti-corruption Initiative Steering Group Meeting
On 31st of October 2008, in Chisinau, the 12th Regional Anti-corruption Initiative (RAI) Steering Group Meeting was held, organized under the Moldovan Chairmanship-in-Office to the South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP).
Meeting of the Ministers of Justice and Home Affairs
On 31st of October 2008, in Chisinau, the Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs was held, organized under the Moldovan Chairmanship-in-Office to the South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP).
Meeting of the CEI Ministers of Agriculture
Under the auspices of the Moldovan Presidency to the Central European Initiative, the Meeting of the CEI Ministers of Agriculture with the theme “Countries’ Practices in Sustainable Agriculture Development. Agriculture for Development” was convened on 23 October 2008, with the participation of the majority of Member States and representatives of the CEI Executive Secretariat and Project Secretariat, European Commission, FAO, UNDP and IFAD.
Working visit of the representatives of the Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat
At the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, on 1 of October 2008, in Chisinau, the working visit of the representatives of the Regional Cooperation Council Secretariattook place.
Meeting of the SEECP Committee of Political Directors
On 26 September 2008, in Chisinau, under the Moldovan Presidency to the South-east European Cooperation Process (SEECP), took place the Meeting of the Political Directors of the SEECP.
