Prime Minister Vasile Tofan met with a parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Türkiye, led by Kürşad Zorlu, Vice President of the Justice and Development Party. The discussions focused on strengthening the partnership between the two countries, with an emphasis on economic cooperation, attracting investment, and developing the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia, TRIBUNA reports.

The Prime Minister stressed that Türkiye is a key partner for the Republic of Moldova and that the Government intends to further strengthen this relationship through cultural ties, increased investment, and closer economic cooperation.

Particular attention was paid to the Gagauz autonomy. The sides discussed the importance of preserving the identity of the region’s residents, as well as the need to promote economic development and create more opportunities for citizens. In this context, Türkiye’s contribution was appreciated, with more than 500 projects implemented in the Republic of Moldova, around 90% of them in Gagauzia.

Another topic concerned expanding Turkish investment in Moldova. Currently, around 1,200 companies with Turkish capital operate in the Republic of Moldova, while the Turkish side expressed interest in new investments, including the development of production capacity. Potential sectors identified included industry, renewable energy, tourism, including medical tourism, and telecommunications.

Kürşad Zorlu, for his part, welcomed the relationship of trust and close ties between the two countries and reaffirmed Türkiye’s readiness to expand cooperation with the Republic of Moldova, including through new investments and development projects in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia.

The officials agreed to maintain an active dialogue aimed at turning existing potential into concrete projects and results.