The changes needed to create a more competitive, predictable, and investment-friendly business environment were discussed by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan with representatives of several business associations. In recent weeks, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has held meetings with the Foreign Investors Association (FIA Moldova), the European Business Association (EBA Moldova), and the American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova (AmCham Moldova), TRIBUNA reports.

“Revitalizing the economy is the number one priority. To develop the country, we need a strong and successful business sector. Our objective is for the Republic of Moldova to become the most business-friendly country in Europe, with conditions for entrepreneurs and investors better than those in the countries of the region. To achieve this, we need an efficient state that costs less, simpler and more business-friendly rules, as well as decisions that we are ready to take responsibility for,” Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said.

The Prime Minister emphasized that long-term economic development cannot rely on remittances and external support, and that the Republic of Moldova must strengthen its own capacity to produce, attract capital, and generate income. In this regard, the Government’s priorities include making the state more efficient, improving regulation, and creating more competitive conditions for investment.

Discussions with entrepreneurs focused on systemic issues influencing companies’ decisions to invest and expand their operations in the Republic of Moldova. The priorities addressed included reducing bureaucracy and simplifying the regulatory framework, ensuring tax and legislative predictability, developing human capital and access to financing, as well as increasing competitiveness in the energy sector. Particular attention was paid to protecting property and investments, accelerating digitalization, and creating an environment conducive to innovative entrepreneurship.

Another important topic was leveraging the opportunities offered by European integration and the Growth Plan to attract investment, expand local production, and increase added value in the economy. In this context, the Prime Minister highlighted access to larger markets, new financing instruments, and better conditions for development and exports.

The head of the Executive assured that the Government would continue its agenda of deregulation, debureaucratization, and digitalization of public services for businesses. Dialogue with business associations will also remain active, so that proposals from the private sector can be transformed into concrete policies and measures that strengthen the competitiveness of the economy and the investment attractiveness of the Republic of Moldova.

“Investment goes where there is trust. And trust is built through stable rules, efficient institutions, and the state’s ability to turn the problems identified by businesses into concrete solutions,” Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said.