Moldova prepares new development model for airport sector

The expansion of airport capacities, the use of the potential of Mărculești, and the development of an integrated master plan were the main issues discussed with international investors, in talks led by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR) Vladimir Bolea. The discussions focused on the need to modernize and expand existing capacities, as well as on identifying strategic solutions for the long-term development of the sector.

The meeting was attended by Minister of Economic Development and Digitization Eugeniu Osmochescu, as well as President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova Alexandru Guzun, who presented to investors the general framework of economic policies and the priority directions of development.

During the meeting, the authorities’ vision for the development of airport infrastructure was presented, in the context of the rapid growth in passenger traffic at Chișinău International Airport.

“The positive dynamics of passenger flows require the expansion of operational capacities, the modernization of infrastructure, and the optimization of related services, so that the airport can respond to growing demand and maintain competitive standards at the regional level,” Vladimir Bolea noted.

Another important topic concerned the use of the potential of Mărculești Airport. According to officials, this platform could become a multimodal and logistics hub, integrated with a free economic zone, capable of attracting investments in freight transport, logistics services, and related industries.

“Such development would contribute to diversifying the national transport infrastructure and strengthening Moldova’s position within regional trade networks,” Bolea estimated.

The discussions also addressed the development of a strategic master plan to ensure the efficient use of existing and planned infrastructure, as well as the maximization of investment potential. The document is expected to define development stages, financing priorities, and cooperation mechanisms with international partners, for the benefit of the national economy.

The meeting represented an initial exchange of information between the authorities and potential investors regarding the priorities of the Republic of Moldova and the interests of the international business community. In a regional context marked by economic and logistical transformations, external partners noted the sustained pace of reforms and the progress achieved by the country, elements that increase the investment attractiveness of the Republic of Moldova.