Moldova intends to attract private investment for infrastructure development with the support of European financial institutions
Moldova’s Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Vladimir Bolea stated this while speaking at the major regional Transport Investment Summit 2026 held in Thessaloniki, which brought together European officials, ministers, representatives of international financial institutions, and investors. The agenda for the discussions included issues related to opportunities for infrastructure development and strengthening transport connectivity in Moldova, Ukraine, and the Western Balkans, with an emphasis on access to EU-supported financial instruments, as well as the preparation and implementation of infrastructure projects. Moldova’s Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development participated in a discussion on investment opportunities and the development of transportation infrastructure in the region. In his remarks, he emphasized that the success of attracting investment in infrastructure depends on two key elements: the harmonization of national legislation with EU legislation and the development of strategic infrastructure projects. Vladimir Bolea noted that, first and foremost, EU legislation must be implemented so that the legal framework is identical to that of the European Union. This way, economic entities interested in participating in infrastructure projects will be confident that the rules are the same as those in the European Union. In addition, it is important to have mature and well-prepared projects for investment, such as highway construction and railway infrastructure modernization projects. According to him, this is precisely the process Moldova is currently undertaking. Vladimir Bolea noted that the government is cooperating well with the European Union, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the European Investment Bank, emphasizing that Moldova seeks to attract, among other sources, private investment for infrastructure development. “I believe that the state, together with European financial institutions, can create the necessary conditions to attract private investment in the construction and implementation of infrastructure projects,” Vladimir Bolea emphasized. The Transport Investment Summit 2026 was organized by the Transport Community, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the European Investment Bank, with the support of the Western Balkans Investment Program, and was held at the Greek Ministry of Transport. // 19.06.2026 — InfoMarket.







