The General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM), in cooperation with the German Federal Police and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX), has been successfully conducting joint return operations via charter flights on the Germany–Republic of Moldova route for over a year. As part of these missions, GIM staff participate as observers, escorts, or medical… Continue reading Participation of the General Inspectorate for Migration in Joint Return Operations via Collection Flights
Category: Cooperation
IGM Supported in Implementing EU Legislation through the Twinning Project
On April 7, 2025, the Twinning project “Enhancing the Capacities of the General Inspectorate for Migration for the Implementation of Migration and Asylum Legislation in Line with the EU Acquis” was presented. The event was attended by: RTA expert Milan Bobic, Senior Special Advisor from the Department for Coordination of External Assistance and Project Management… Continue reading IGM Supported in Implementing EU Legislation through the Twinning Project
Implementation of European Legislation on Migration and Asylum – Launch of the Twinning Project at IGM
On April 1, 2025, the Twinning project “Enhancing the Capacities of the General Inspectorate for Migration in Implementing Legislation on Migration and Asylum Management, in Accordance with EU Acquis” was launched at IGM. The project will be carried out over a period of 18 months. On this occasion, the head of IGM, Valentin Fiodorov, together… Continue reading Implementation of European Legislation on Migration and Asylum – Launch of the Twinning Project at IGM
GIM meeting with the European Public Law Organization (EPLO)
On March 17, the management of the General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) met with the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), represented by highly expert personalities involved in the negotiation process with the European Commission on behalf of Greece. During the meeting, the Head of the Cooperation and Document Management Directorate, Tatiana Ciumaș, presented the GIM’s… Continue reading GIM meeting with the European Public Law Organization (EPLO)
Important meeting between IGM Management and Head of EUBAM
On February 17, 2025, the Head of the Inspectorate General for Migration (IGM), Valentin Fyodorov, had a meeting with Slawomir Pichor, Head of the European Union Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM). Discussions covered key topics within the EUBAM mandate, including: The current situation of Ukrainian citizens seeking asylum;Challenges of irregular migration;Current trends in migration flows. The… Continue reading Important meeting between IGM Management and Head of EUBAM
Strengthening the dialog between the General Inspectorate for Migration and EU Member States
On 12 February, the management of the General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM) had an official meeting with the EU4Law Enforcement – Moldova project team, funded by the European Union and implemented under the coordination of France (as lead) and Lithuania, led by Ms. Sophie Dagand, representative of the European Union. The project aims to support… Continue reading Strengthening the dialog between the General Inspectorate for Migration and EU Member States
Moldova: a model of solidarity in supporting refugees and partnering with UNHCR
The integration and support of refugees, the alignment with EU legislation and the strengthening of asylum systems were key topics discussed during the meeting between the Minister of Internal Affairs, Daniella Misail-Nichitin, and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi. The discussion highlighted Moldova’s achievements in processing asylum applications, granting temporary protection, and cooperation… Continue reading Moldova: a model of solidarity in supporting refugees and partnering with UNHCR
The General Inspectorate for Migration hosted a World Bank documentation visit
On October 07, the General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) hosted the visit of the World Bank delegation, led by Erik Johnson, Lead Social Development Specialist in the Europe and Central Asia Region of the World Bank. The World Bank representatives also had a meeting with the head of the GIM, Valentin Fiodorov, who shared his… Continue reading The General Inspectorate for Migration hosted a World Bank documentation visit
Head of the IOM Mission to Moldova visited the SOUTH Regional Directorate of the GIM
The SOUTH Regional Directorate of the General Inspectorate for Migration in Cahul hosted the courtesy visit of the Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration in the Republic of Moldova (IOM Moldova), Ester Ruiz de Azua. Migration management in the region, current trends within migration processes, relevant statistics on foreigners in the Republic… Continue reading Head of the IOM Mission to Moldova visited the SOUTH Regional Directorate of the GIM
FRONTEX operational team on working visit to the GIM
On 19 April, the Temporary Placement Centre for Foreigners (TPCF) of the GIM hosted the visit of the operational team of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX). The dialog focused on the fundamental rights of foreigners an on Centre’s activity. The TPCF management noted that over the past months the IGM has improved living conditions for the beneficiaries of the
