Ukraine has a plan to create a "green corridor"

Ukraine is seeking to create a “green corridor” that will facilitate the export of agricultural produce.

The Ministry of Development of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine has started negotiations with Moldova and Romania on the creation of a “green corridor” between the checkpoints Reni (Ukraine), Giurgiulesti (Moldova) and Galati (Romania) to accelerate the export of Ukrainian agricultural products. The launch of this route was a key topic of negotiations with the participation of deputy ministers of individual countries.

The proposal to introduce a “green corridor” includes several measures for all three countries.

"First of all, it is about joint inspections of Ukraine and Moldova and coordinated inspections between Moldova and Romania. Thanks to this solution, we will be able to reduce the number of truck stops and thus speed up the inspection process. This solution will allow us to address the issue of comprehensive infrastructure development on the Ukrainian-Moldovan-Romanian border", 

the Ukrainian side said.

A lot of work to create a corridor

To create a corridor, Ukraine need to take a number of other steps. This includes: expansion of the Reni checkpoint. This will enable representatives of the Moldovan control authorities to carry out all necessary procedures.

The plan to launch the “green corridor” also involves the reconstruction of the Reni - Galati road and its expansion from 2 to 4 lanes, as well as additional technical equipment at checkpoints. Currently, approximately 50 trucks pass through the Reni – Giurgiulesti checkpoint every day. However, it is one of the key road crossings leading to Romanian ports.

On August 24, the Verkhovna Rada (Ukraine's parliament) ratified amendments to the agreement between Ukraine and Moldova on rail transport. The adopted changes will enable transit traffic on the section Etulia (Moldova) - Reni (Ukraine) - Giurgiulesti (Moldova), without a three-day stop in Reni.