What is Moldovas investment story today and where are the strongest opportunities for international investors?
In this EastGate interview, Mihai Burunciuc, Deputy Director of Invest Moldova Agency, discusses how Moldova is positioning itself on the international investment map and the proposition it wants global investors to understand.
The conversation explores the sectors offering the strongest opportunities for foreign investment, the countrys evolving competitive advantages, and how Moldova can build greater visibility and confidence among international companies considering the market.
Burunciuc also looks at the potential impact of deeper economic integration with Romania and Ukraine, and how stronger regional connectivity, trade and cross-border cooperation could reshape Moldovas investment proposition in the years ahead.
The interview provides an investment-promotion perspective on Moldovas economic transformation and its potential role as an increasingly connected business and investment destination at the intersection of Romania, Ukraine and the wider European market.
Topics discussed:
Moldova | Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) | Invest Moldova | Investment Opportunities | International Investment | RomaniaMoldova Cooperation | Ukraine | Regional Integration | Economic Development | Investment Promotion
Part of EastGate 2026 by Property Forum connecting regional opportunities with international capital and decision-makers.
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