Moldovan Official Journal's roundup for 22 July

Chisinau, July 21 /MOLDPRES/ – A decision on approval of the Government Action Plan for 2016-2018 will be published in the 22 July issue of the Official Journal (Monitorul Oficial). 

The document contains more than 1,200 actions, which provide for adjustment of Moldovan legislation to European standards and principles, reducing corruption, developing policies to strengthen relations between the two banks of the Dniester river, consolidation of defence  and reintegration capabilities. At the same time, the Plan includes measures to develop the economy, creating jobs, providing accessible and cost-efficient public services, ensuring social protection for vulnerable groups of the population, providing access to quality education and health. 

Also, the cabinet's concerns are focused on strengthening and stabilizing the banking sector, sanctioning and combating financial fraud, as well as protection of citizens' incomes. 

The plan was developed based on the Government Action Programme 2016-2018, National Development Strategy Moldova 2020, Moldova-EU Association Agreement, informative notes from external partners and programmes of budget support from the European Union. 

The cabinet okayed the decision on approval of the Government Action Plan for 2016-2018 on 22 June, 2016. 

(Reporter P. Beregoi, editor M. Jantovan)