The General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) participated as a speaker at the 10th Migration Conference, organized by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), held in Vienna.

During the event, Ms. Tatiana Ciumaș, Head of the International Cooperation and Project Management Directorate of the GIM, presented the Republic of Moldova’s experience in leveraging migration partnerships, particularly following the signing of the Mobility Partnership with the European Union in 2008. She highlighted the impact of projects implemented over the years in strengthening institutional capacities and enhancing the efficient management of migration processes, as well as the progress achieved by Moldova in aligning with European standards and best practices.

Furthermore, the GIM shared strategies, approaches, and recommendations for partner states that have recently concluded migration partnerships, providing concrete examples of how the Republic of Moldova has capitalized on the opportunities offered through cooperation with the European Union and international partners.

The ICMPD Migration Conference has become a leading European high-level dialogue platform in the field of migration, bringing together policymakers, experts, and representatives of international organizations.

Discussions focused on:

• Emerging trends, from conflicts and geopolitical rivalry to trade, technology, and increasing competition for the workforce, that are reshaping the landscape of migration and cooperation, as well as progress and challenges in the implementation of the EU Pact;
• Strategic cooperation along migration routes;
• The future of the international protection regime;
• Global efforts to attract skills and talents;
• Return and reintegration in various contexts, including post-conflict recovery.

On the sidelines of the conference, GIM representatives held a bilateral meeting with Ms. Nina Gregori, Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). Discussions focused on updating the EUAA on the latest developments in the national asylum system, the implementation of the ongoing Twinning Project benefiting the GIM, and identifying future areas of cooperation aimed at supporting the Republic of Moldova’s European integration objectives.