Ports in Giurgiulesti are a key element of Moldova's national security and its trade with the United States and the rest of the world – the U.S. Embassy
This was stated by Daniela DiPierro, Charge d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Moldova, who visited the Giurgiulesti International Free Port and the Giurgiulesti state port the day before. According to a statement of the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau, “These small but effective links to the global maritime network are a key element of Moldova's national security, as well as its trade with the United States and the rest of the world.” No other details were given. As previously reported, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced an international tender to find a new investor for the Port of Giurgiulesti, Moldova's strategic port. The EBRD, the owner of the Giurgiulesti International Free Port, Moldova's main sea and river port, has initiated a structured mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process through an international tender procedure to identify potential strategic and financial investors who can further support the successful and long-term development of this strategic asset for Moldova. The M&A process is carried out in full coordination with the Government of Moldova, including the future commercial and legal framework of the port, designed to facilitate inward investment in line with international best practices and standards in this field. // 24.04.2025 - InfoMarket.
