To Alexandru Munteanu
Munteanu emphasized that the process of attracting foreign capital is a complex and painstaking endeavor that has nothing to do with the “financial miracles” some critics are hoping for.
“I don’t know how those who criticize imagine the process—and I’m sure they’ve never invested a single leu in their lives—that money should fall from a helicopter or that someone will show up with a bag of cash. That’s not how things are done. Of course, memorandums of understanding are signed, under which both parties assume obligations. We had AAA-rated investors—multinational and bilateral companies,” Alexandru Munteanu stated.
He noted that the results achieved were not a matter of chance, but the natural outcome of teamwork and structural reforms aimed at creating a predictable business environment. Munteanu also pointed out that, contrary to the usual criticism, many experts who understand the realities of the investment market—especially given the current conditions of regional instability—viewed the conference’s results with cautious optimism and even approval.
According to Munteanu, the one billion euros in investments—a third of which comes from the private sector—constitute a powerful vote of confidence in the Moldovan economy.
“For citizens, these investments undoubtedly mean high-quality roads, modern infrastructure, new businesses, jobs—especially for our youth—decent wages, and promising career prospects. This means development and economic growth. Such results do not come overnight; they required a tremendous amount of work,” Alexandru Munteanu concluded.
It should be recalled that during the “Moldova–EU” conference, held on June 4 in Chisinau, an investment package totaling over €1 billion was presented, aimed at accelerating the country’s strategic development and strengthening its European course.
