OREANDA-NEWS. January 17, 2014. During the meeting the government of Moldova has approved the project of the appropriate financing agreement and decided to start negotiations for its subsequent signing.

It is planned that the largest amount of 15,56 million euro will be allocated for implementation of the third stage of the institutional consolidation program. About 8.08 million euro are provided for institutions not covered by this program, but relevant to the action plan of the European neighborhood policy. 2,15 million euro more are provided to support Moldova's participation in the EU programs and agencies.

The objective of the comprehensive institutional consolidation program is to provide assistance in the process of institutional consolidation of a limited number of key institutions during negotiations and implementation of the future Association Agreement, including the creation of the free trade area and visa regime liberalization.

The program shall support the development and revision of the national policies of primary and secondary legislation in the field of reform of public administration, justice, internal affairs and establishing a free trade area with EU. Signing of financing agreement of the framework Program to support agreements between Moldova and EU will allow implementing in Moldova Twinning and other technical assistance projects worth 26 million euros.