The Benelux-Moldova Business Forum will be held in Chisinau on March 11-12 to discuss new trade opportunities, investor support programs and Moldova's role in the recovery of Ukraine
The forum is organized by the embassies of the Netherlands and Belgium in Moldova in partnership with the Moldovan Investment Agency under the patronage of the Prime Minister of Moldova Dorin Recean. Businessmen interested in trade relations with the Benelux countries are invited to the event. The organizers of the forum noted that Moldova is preparing for important investments, becoming a strategic direction for strengthening trade relations, attracting foreign capital and initiating projects for the possible recovery process of Ukraine. The event, scheduled for March 11-12, will present opportunities for economic partnership in areas such as information technology, processing and export of fruits and vegetables, construction, logistics centers, production lines and much more. More than 30 companies from Benelux have already confirmed their presence in the forum. Participation is free with mandatory pre-registration. At the same time, participants are invited to join sector sessions, which will feature specific discussions on sector opportunities and financial support instruments. Companies interested in B2B sessions are invited to contact the Moldovan Investment Agency for planning. On the first day of the business forum, participants will directly interact with industry leaders and government officials, exploring opportunities in key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, services, energy, construction and infrastructure. They will also learn about the experiences of international investors already present in Moldova. The second day will include visits to local companies and networking events aimed at identifying long-term strategic partnerships. With the start of EU accession negotiations, Moldova is preparing for significant investment, including through the implementation of the Moldova Growth Plan, financed by the EU in the amount of €1.9 billion. This plan aims to develop strategic sectors of the national economy and attract investment to the local industry. Discussions at the forum will focus on progress in attracting investment, state support mechanisms, priority areas of financing, the structure of state support, selection criteria and economic benefits for Moldova. The forum will examine investment opportunities in Moldova, as well as the possibilities for the reconstruction of neighboring Ukraine. Guests will emphasize Moldova’s strategic position as a bridge between Eastern and Western Europe, offering a competitive advantage to become a hub for Ukraine’s reconstruction projects. With the second-longest border with Ukraine, Moldova plays a crucial role in regional connectivity. The authorities are investing in expanding road and rail networks to improve connections between Ukraine and the European Union. Moldova’s road, rail, gas and electricity infrastructure is already fully integrated with that of Ukraine. In addition, projects are being implemented to develop regional electricity connections between Moldova, Romania and Ukraine, which will strengthen Moldova’s position in the European energy network. The Benelux countries are important trading partners of Moldova in the European Union, with foreign trade volumes of 125.1 million euros with the Netherlands and 83.3 million euros with Belgium.// 03.03.2025 – InfoMarket.
