This was discussed during a meeting between Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Martina Hermann, the Austrian ambassador to our country. The parties discussed ways to accelerate Moldova's European integration process, the government's reform program, and the development of economic and investment cooperation between the two countries. The Prime Minister noted Austria's strong support for Moldova's European course and emphasized the importance of the country's progress in EU accession negotiations and the opening of all negotiation chapters by the end of this year. "We now have a real window of opportunity that we must take advantage of. We are moving forward with ambitious reforms and want these efforts to be accompanied by concrete progress in the process of joining the European Union," the prime minister stated. Martina Hermann reaffirmed Austria's support for Moldova's European course and commended the authorities' efforts to implement reforms. The parties also discussed expanding economic cooperation and the interest of Austrian companies in investing in Moldova, including in projects under the Economic Growth Plan. Austria is one of the leading foreign investors in the country. There are more than 90 enterprises with Austrian capital operating in Moldova. // 02.10.2026 — InfoMarket.