Investments exceeding 1 billion euros announced at Moldova – European Union Investment Conference

The Republic of Moldova will benefit from investments of over 1 billion euros from private companies, including those from the EU, and from international financial institutions. The announcement was made at the Republic of Moldova – European Union Investment Conference, an event that brought together today in Chișinău over 500 investors, business leaders, representatives of international financial institutions and development partners. The event was opened by President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova Alexandru Munteanu.

The Prime Minister underlined that the Republic of Moldova is in a decisive stage of economic transformation, supported by its European path, reforms and investments. He noted that the European Union’s Growth Plan for Moldova represents a strong vote of confidence, which must be transformed into concrete projects, economic growth, and jobs.

“Today we are not here to discuss whether Moldova has potential. That question has already been answered. We are here to discuss how quickly we can turn this potential into growth and how quickly we can turn confidence into investments,” emphasized Munteanu.

The Prime Minister highlighted that European integration means, for the business environment, clearer rules, fair competition, and long-term predictability. He stressed that our country is strengthening its position as a trusted partner for European industry, a regional hub for innovation, manufacturing and the agri-food sector, as well as a contributor to Europe’s energy security. The official encouraged investors to seize the opportunities offered by the Republic of Moldova, emphasizing that the country is continuously growing, has talented people, competitive costs, developing connectivity, and unprecedented support from the European Union and international partners.

“Moldova is no longer preparing for the European economy. Moldova is becoming part of the European economy. The best time to invest in Moldova is before everyone else discovers what is already happening here,” said Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.

President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu stressed that the European Union is our country’s main partner in the process of economic modernization, and that European investments are essential for the development of infrastructure, energy, modern industry and new opportunities for citizens. In this regard, the support provided through the EU Growth Plan, launched a year ago, confirms confidence in the country’s transformation and in Moldova’s capacity to become an active part of the European market.

“When you invest here, you are investing in the future of the entire European region. My commitment to you is that you will not walk this path alone – the Government will stand by investors to reduce bureaucracy and to resolve problems before they become obstacles,” underlined Maia Sandu.

Present at the event, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said: “The Republic of Moldova is attractive because it has started to replicate the success formula proven by many of the countries that joined the European Union. This recipe is simple: reforms that improve the business environment and legal certainty lead to investments, and investments in turn lead to economic growth and innovation.”

The Republic of Moldova – European Union Investment Conference is a platform for developing economic partnerships, attracting investments and strengthening the role of the Republic of Moldova in the European economy. Throughout the day, there will be high-level discussions, sectoral sessions dedicated to project presentations and B2B meetings. The event is organized by the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the European Commission, with the support of the Investment Agency and the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization.