Moldovan PM, minister of investments and economic development of Poland discuss bilateral cooperation

14:43 | 11.04.2019 Category: Official

Chisinau, 11 April /MOLDPRES/ - Prime Minister Pavel Filip and Minister of Investments and Economic Development of Poland Jerzy Kwiecinski discussed aspects of the Moldovan-Polish commercial and economic cooperation at a meeting today, the government’s communication and protocol department has reported.

The prime minister appreciated the Polish financial support provided through the Development Assistance Programme. Moldova is declared priority country for the Polish development assistance in such sectors as good governance, regional and rural development and agriculture. During 15 years, Poland has implemented 264 projects worth 15 million euros in Moldova.

The PM encouraged Polish investors to participate in the privatization of state enterprises, as well as to invest in the work of the Free Economic Zones and the Tekwill IT Park. “The government I am honoured to lead is a pro-business government and it has carried out a string of reforms for backing the business environment and attracting investments. The effort we have made opens the door for potential investors, whom we treat with maximum of attention,” Pavel Filip said.

The sides discussed also the promotion of Moldovan agricultural products on the European market, given that Poland is on the first positions among the EU countries in terms of import of Moldovan wines.

The prime minister also thanked the Polish cabinet for the support provided to Moldova within European institutions, in its capacity of one of the states initiators of the Eastern Partnership.

Jerzy Kwiecinski said that Poland would further back the European integration and the reforms for Moldova’s modernization. The official stressed the importance to continue the Moldovan-Polish collaboration and showed interest in the extension of the presence of Polish investments in the Moldovan economy.

At present, 102 Moldovan-Polish joint ventures work in Moldova. The sum of Polish investments is of 227 million lei.

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