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In 1998, Moldova contributed to the founding of GUAM, a regional cooperative agreement made up of Georgia, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan, in addition to Moldova. Although the agreement initially included a declaration of mutual defense, Moldova has declared a disinterest in participating in any GUAM-based mutual defense initiative. Moldova has been involved in information exchange, [[trade]] and transportation, border control, and [[energy]] projects issues within this regional agreement. In 2006, the organization's members voted to change the name to the Organization for Democracy and Economic Development - GUAM.  

In 1998, Moldova contributed to the founding of GUAM, a regional cooperative agreement made up of Georgia, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan, in addition to Moldova. Although the agreement initially included a declaration of mutual defense, Moldova has declared a disinterest in participating in any GUAM-based mutual defense initiative. Moldova has been involved in information exchange, [[trade]] and transportation, border control, and [[energy]] projects issues within this regional agreement. In 2006, the organization's members voted to change the name to the Organization for Democracy and Economic Development - GUAM.  

In 2005, the [[European Union]] appointed a Special Representative for Moldova and the negotiations to resolve the [[Transnistria]]n conflict and the Delegation of the European Commission opened an office in Chisinau, In December 2005, Moldova welcomed an EU Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) along its [[Ukrainian]] border allegedly to crack down on smuggling, strengthen customs procedures and facilitate cross-border cooperation. In accordance with a 2005 Action Plan with the EU, Moldova began to harmonize Moldova's [[law]]s with those to align with the "European values" of the EU. As part of this, in late 2005, Moldova enacted its "Guillotine" laws, which slashed unnecessary business regulations, established a framework for relations between the [[private sector]] and [[government]] and created a mechanism to review the suitability of draft [[legislation]].  

In 2005, the [[European Union]] appointed a Special Representative for Moldova and the negotiations to resolve the [[Transnistria]]n conflict and the Delegation of the European Commission opened an office in Chisinau, In December 2005, Moldova welcomed an EU Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) along its [[Ukrainian]] border allegedly to crack down on smuggling, strengthen customs procedures and facilitate cross-border cooperation. In accordance with a 2005 Action Plan with the EU, Moldova began to harmonize Moldova's [[law]]s to align with the "European values" of the EU. As part of this, in late 2005, Moldova enacted its "Guillotine" laws, which slashed unnecessary business regulations, established a framework for relations between the [[private sector]] and [[government]] and created a mechanism to review the suitability of draft [[legislation]].  

In the atmosphere of heightened international sensitivity to [[terrorism]] following the events of [[September 11, 2001]], Moldova has been a supporter of [[American]] efforts to increase international cooperation in combating terrorism. Moldova has sent demining units and [[peacekeeper]]s to participate in post-conflict humanitarian assistance in [[Iraq]].  

In the atmosphere of heightened international sensitivity to [[terrorism]] following the events of [[September 11, 2001]], Moldova has been a supporter of [[American]] efforts to increase international cooperation in combating terrorism. Moldova has sent demining units and [[peacekeeper]]s to participate in post-conflict humanitarian assistance in [[Iraq]].