Moldovan-German cooperation strengthens trade routes within Eastern Partnership

Chisinau, April 17 /MOLDPRES/- A new regional technical cooperation project entitled "Strengthening sustainable and digital trade routes and logistics concepts between Eastern Partnership countries and with the EU" was launched yesterday at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR) and is aimed at managers and technical experts from public institutions, as well as staff from enterprises, especially SMEs, in the trade, transport and logistics sectors.

By modernising infrastructure and business practices, the project seeks to unlock the region's trade potential, promote economic growth and prioritise environmental sustainability. MIDR Deputy Secretary General Eugen Harabara thanked the Federal Government of Germany and GIZ Moldova for their continued support in the development of the country and welcomed the launch of the project, noting that it responds to critical needs at a time when institutional and logistical capacity building in transport is imperative.

Margret Uebber, Ambassador of Germany to the Republic of Moldova said that "this project will contribute to a dynamic and sustainable development for the EaP and EU region. It aims to strengthen trade potential, promote economic growth and prioritise environmental sustainability by accelerating a greener and interconnected future for all".

The project is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and implemented by the German International Cooperation Agency together with the State Chancellery and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Moldova.