
Moldova is becoming a hub for investment and innovation in the Black Sea region, and the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) will continue to support its Moldovan partners by providing financing to enhance competitiveness, development, and growth
This was stated by Serhat Köksal, President of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB), speaking at the BSTDB business forum "Moldova: creating growth for a sustainable future" in Chisinau. The forum brought together government representatives, business leaders, and financial institutions to discuss ways to enhance Moldova's competitiveness and long-term sustainability. Experts from government, business, and finance discussed opportunities in trade, energy, and infrastructure to ensure sustainable growth. The event, co-organized by the European Business Association and the American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova, focused on trade, energy, and infrastructure opportunities as drivers of the country's sustainable growth. Participants emphasized Moldova's growing role as an attractive investment hub in Eastern Europe, with a resilient economy offering opportunities in infrastructure, energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. The BSTDB reaffirmed its strong partnership with Moldova, highlighting its role in financing the food industry, agriculture, small and medium-sized businesses, green finance, and women's entrepreneurship, unlocking the country's potential and empowering its residents. "Moldova is quickly becoming a hub for investment and innovation in our region. At the BSTDB, we are proud to support our Moldovan partners on this journey by providing financing that strengthens competitiveness, supports SMEs, and promotes sustainable development. Together, we can build a resilient, inclusive, and future-proof economy," said BSTDB President Serhat Köksal in his opening remarks. The discussion was divided into two thematic panels. Panel I, "Fostering Regional Trade – Financing Moldova's Competitiveness," examined strategies, financing instruments, and partnerships for expanding exports and strengthening Moldova's integration into regional and global markets. Panel II, "Energizing Moldova's Future – Energy and Infrastructure Financing," focused on investment opportunities, sustainable development solutions, and public-private partnerships to accelerate Moldova's energy transition and infrastructure development. Representatives from the government, private sector, financial institutions, and international partners presented their perspectives, proposing practical solutions and sharing best practices to spur Moldova's sustainable growth. The forum concluded with a networking session, which opened opportunities for new partnerships and collaboration between the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) and Moldovan businesses. The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) is an international financial institution established by Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine. BSTDB is headquartered in Thessaloniki, Greece. The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) supports economic development and regional cooperation by providing loans, credit lines, equity capital, and guarantees for projects and trade finance in the public and private sectors of member countries. The bank's authorized capital is EUR 3.45 billion.// 23.09.2025 — InfoMarket.