Austria is among the top 10 investors in Moldova and is ready to make new investments in Moldova and expand trade with it.
The statement was made by Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen during a joint press conference in Chisinau with Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar. He noted that a Moldovan-Austrian business forum will take place in Chisinau on November 17. Many companies from different fields, including those dealing with renewable energy sources and green energy infrastructure, which want to establish new contacts with Moldovan partners, have come to Chisinau. Alexander Van der Bellen described the Moldovan-Austrian relations as excellent, noting an intensive exchange of high-level visits, good cooperation in the education and development sectors. The Austrian President recalled that his country successfully implements many projects in Moldova, in the fields of drinking water supply, environment, combating climate changes and vocational education. Alexander Van der Bellen said that his visit to Moldova, along with his Slovenian counterpart, is meant to show solidarity with Moldova, which is in a difficult geopolitical situation. "And Austria is suffering from the consequences of the war in Ukraine. But Moldova is facing more difficult problems, given its geographical position. It suffers more from the consequences of the war and receives many Ukrainian refugees. In addition, Moldova is subjected to constant massive attempts to destabilize the situation in the country, to create instability, faces disinformation," the Austrian President said. He expressed solidarity with the Moldovan authorities, who want to change the situation and modernize the country, to bring it closer to the EU membership. Alexander Van der Bellen said that Russia used to use gas supplies as a means of pressure on Moldova, but it managed to get rid of this dependence and started buying gas on the international market. The country is managing the situation with Ukrainian refugees well. "Austria supports Moldova's efforts to become an EU member. You need to implement still necessary reforms. This process is difficult and you need strong political will, support and patience of the people. But I am sure that Moldova's future is in the big Europe, and Austria will be by your side and will provide the necessary assistance," the Austrian head of state said. // 16.11.2023 - InfoMarket.
