Moody’s Agency upgrades Moldova’s rating; Economy Ministry says country becomes more attractive for investors

Moody’s Ratings has announced an upgrade of Moldova’s rating from B3 to B2, maintaining a stable outlook. The Economic Development and Digitalization Ministry (MDED) emphasized that the B2 rating was a clear signal that the country is on the path of economic and institutional consolidation, that progress toward European reforms is internationally recognized, and that the country is gradually becoming a more predictable and more reliable partner for investors.

The B2 rating shows that Moldova still faces economic and geopolitical challenges, but has proved a significantly improved capacity to manage financial, political and social risks. In concrete terms, this means better access to international financing, lower costs for external borrowing and increased attractiveness of the country for foreign investment and development projects.

According to the MDED, Moody’s decision reflects the real progress made in strengthening institutions and governance, in reforms associated with the European Union accession process, and in reducing energy dependence. Political stability after the 2024–2025 elections, the ability to respond to energy crises and resilience to external pressures were decisive factors for this reassessment, the cited source underlined.

In last March, in the context of the annual country rating update process carried out by Moody’s Investors Service, representatives of the Economic Development and Digitalization Ministry provided informational support and participated in an open Q&A exchange with the Moody’s mission, regarding macroeconomic forecasts and the policies to support the economy of Moldova promoted by the ministry.

Moody’s is one of the most important international credit rating agencies, which assesses the financial risk of states and companies. Through its evaluations, the agency sets an international standard of confidence, influencing investment decisions and financing costs on global markets.