President's message to European investors: When you invest in Moldova, you invest in country whose future anchored in Europe

President Maia Sandu today opened the European Union–Republic of Moldova investment conference, together with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. The event brought together international financial institutions, private investors from the European Union and Moldovan companies.

The head of state said that the presence of European investors in Chișinău confirms a change in perception regarding the Republic of Moldova.

“Your presence here is a message that Moldova is a country the world now looks at with greater confidence and greater interest,” said Maia Sandu.

The President stressed that Moldova’s place in the European Union is supported by all 27 member states, which gives investors predictability:

“When you invest in Moldova, you invest in a country whose future is anchored in Europe.” This increased level of confidence is already reflected in the numbers, she added: “European investments in Moldova have grown by almost 30 percent over the last four years.”

Among the areas in which our country has particularly strong potential to attract investment, the President listed the agri-food industry, information technologies, renewable energy, manufacturing and regional logistics.

The head of state also spoke about what the European path means for people in the country: “For our citizens and for companies at home, I want to reaffirm: the European path means investment, jobs and a future here at home.”

The conference continues throughout the day with a signing ceremony for investment partnerships and with sessions dedicated to the capital market, the energy transition, Moldova’s integration into European transport and logistics networks, industrial value chains, the agri-food industry and innovation.