Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu and EBRD President Odile Renault-Basso spoke about this during a meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The prime minister emphasized the importance of implementing priority projects in the energy, railway and road infrastructure sectors, which will improve the internal interaction and transport links with Romania and the European Union.
Over the last four years, Moldova has made significant progress in consolidating the energy independence, by diversifying the energy sources and connecting its networks with the EU infrastructure, including through the Vulcanesti-Chisinau line. Construction work is in its last phase and the first tests are scheduled for February-March 2026. At the same time, Moldova plans to build two more strategic transmission lines – Straseni-Gutinas and Balti-Suchava.
Another major project is the construction of a 25-kilometer section of electrified railroad between the cities of Iasi and Ungheni with European gauge, which will provide new economic opportunities for business. Another project is the construction of the A1 highway, the first in our country, which will be a continuation of the A8 highway in Romania and will be extended to Chisinau and Odessa.
It is also planned to complete the construction of the railway bridge in Falciu and to reopen the Cahul – Galati line, designed for both freight and passenger transportation.
The sides analyzed new cooperation opportunities, including in the energy sector, stressing that 67 projects worth 1.1 million euros are being implemented in different sectors. About 24% of the EBRD project portfolio is aimed at supporting enterprises.
The EBRD is the largest institutional investor in Moldova, having invested almost 2.9 billion euros in 193 projects in Moldova so far. Of these, 64% of the funds are in infrastructure.
