On the first joint ILO-European Commission visit to the nation, the ILO Director-General unveils a new project to enhance labor market institutions in the Republic of Moldova with support from the EU.

At a critical juncture in the nation's pursuit of EU accession by 2030, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo announced the launch of an ILO project to support reforms in the Republic of Moldova's major labor market institutions. All of these initiatives will support the process of aligning the nation's labor laws with relevant EU acquis and international labor standards.

The declaration was made as the Director-General concluded an uncommon two-day combined visit to the nation with Mr. Nicolas Schmit, the EU Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights.