The Investment Agency of Moldova aims, in 2021, to strengthen trade relations with France, identifying opportunities and platforms to promote the investment climate, export and tourism. In this regard, the Investment Agency launched the partnership with the OUEST-EST Consulting Office, whose activity aims to facilitate the connection between the two cultures and economic systems, directly contributing to the development of economic relations between France and the Republic of Moldova.
Rodica Verbeniuc, General Director of the Investment Agency: “Expanding cooperation relations with associations, business organizations in order to strengthen and promote the economic dimension of the Republic of Moldova is a priority. These collaborations help us to better understand the features, traditions and business environment of foreign markets. This partnership will help us to select the necessary levers to attract French investors in our country, but also to promote the Republic of Moldova through joint activities and partnerships. ”
OUEST-EST Consulting Firm - has over twenty years of experience in business development in Eastern and Western Europe. It facilitates the penetration of the French market by establishing direct contacts, offering strategic and operational consultancy on the 3 key segments: exports, investments and partnerships.
Angela Golovco, Associate, Consultant in International Development, SARL “Cabinet de conseil OUEST-EST”: “The evaluation of the export potential and the proposal of positioning solutions on the French market is part of the firm's consulting services. Which effectively ensures the implementation of the start up process on an international market. The consulting activity we carry out in France arouses more and more interest in the French business environment, which will gradually attract more and more investors in the Republic of Moldova. We appreciate the involvement of the Investment Agency, which will certainly strengthen our efforts to connect the business environment in the Republic of Moldova with France, looking for new partnerships and investment opportunities. "
As a partner of the OUEST-EST Consulting Office, the Investment Agency aims, to identify activities in areas of common interest by establishing strategic and profitable partnerships for the economies of both countries.
France is the 14th largest trading partner in terms of exports of the Republic of Moldova, being in the TOP 10 European partners. When talking about imports, France is the 9th most important partner. In 2019, France was the 4th investor of the Republic of Moldova; Their volume reached 197.55 million US dollars, the Republic of Moldova being the host of over 230 companies with French capital.