Moldova's investment opportunities presented to Swiss businessmen at the World Economic Forum in Davos
They were presented by Prime Minister Dorin Recean, who met with a number of Swiss businessmen at a round table organized by the vice-chairman, head of the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, Guy Parmelin, the government's press service said. The dialog was attended by officials from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, as well as representatives of the management of international companies Holcim, Workfashion, Swiss Textiles. The discussions focused on the free trade agreement between Moldova and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries and how it can facilitate trade and diversify markets for Moldovan products. At the same time, investment opportunities in Moldova were presented. Prime Minister referred to Moldova's economic agenda, emphasizing the advantages that Moldova offers to foreign investors. Dorin Recean mentioned the Information Technologies and digital economy as a priority area of interest for the Moldovan-Swiss cooperation, noting the favorable conditions of activity within the Moldova IT Park. At present, 116 companies with Swiss capital operate in Moldova. Switzerland ranks 11th among the main investors in Moldova. Investments are made in such fields as glass production, electrical equipment, pharmaceuticals, fruit and vegetable processing, cultivation of plants for aromatic oils and others. This year's World Economic Forum in Davos is held under the slogan “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age”. The Forum brings together about 3000 participants from 120 countries. // 23.01.2025 - InfoMarket.
