At the meeting of the Moldovan-Russian Economic Council, priority areas for the permanent bilateral Economic Council activities were highlighted: development of agro-industrial complex, industry and tourism, and attraction of foreign direct investment. In addition, experts from Russia and Moldova identified a roadmap to strengthen business ties and increase trade turnover between the two countries. The President of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Dodon, announced this after the meeting of the Moldovan-Russian Economic Council.

“The members of the Council agreed to monitor and provide necessary assistance in implementation of agreements and memorandums of cooperation signed at the first Moldo-Russian Economic Forum,” the Head of State said.

Also, within the framework of the meeting such project as a joint Trading House and Economic Portal was presented, which will act as an official link between the businessmen of the two countries, help them find investors and partners and allow to quickly receive advice on the paperwork.

“I will note that following the results of the first joint forum, Russian businessmen declared their readiness to increase the volume of investments in Moldova to at least $1 billion a year. But this is only at the initial stage. During the meeting, it was decided that the next forum will be held in September-October 2019 also in the Moldovan capital,” Igor Dodon said.

Recall that the first MREF was held on September 20-22 in Chisinau. More than 500 people took part in its work, including politicians and business representatives from Russia, Moldova, the EU and EAEU member countries. Eight important memoranda of cooperation were signed. Russian businessmen expressed willingness to invest in specific projects in Moldova for a total amount of $250 million, in particular in the field of the agro-industrial sector, industry and tourism.

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