August 22, 2025 – The activity of the Economic Council is essential for the economic development of the Republic of Moldova and for creating a constructive and effective dialogue between the Government and the business community. The statement was made by Prime Minister Dorin Recean during the Council’s plenary session, which highlighted the platform’s crucial role in identifying challenges, promoting reforms, and implementing public policies that support the competitiveness of local companies.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean, Chairman of the Economic Council, emphasized the importance of continuing the Council’s activity:

“This platform is unique in the entire region. Constructive dialogue between authorities and the business community is essential for Moldova’s economic development and European integration. The Economic Council allows us to quickly identify problems and find applicable solutions, including in priority sectors such as agriculture and the digital economy.”

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Doina Nistor, added:

“It is very important that the Economic Council remains an active and relevant platform. Within it, new working groups will be created for vulnerable sectors such as agriculture or areas with complex regulations. These groups will enable more effective coordination between the Government, business community, and society, to accelerate the implementation of reforms and increase productivity. The Economic Council will continue to serve as an instrument for consultation and co-creation of policies, ensuring that every initiative is analyzed and implemented for the benefit of local enterprises and the national economy. At the same time, we will harness advanced technologies and digitalization, including artificial intelligence, to boost competitiveness and efficiency across all priority sectors.”

During the meeting, the new Rules of Procedure of the Council were presented—an innovative document designed to raise the level of activity of both the Council and its Secretariat. The rules clarify the Secretariat’s mandate, the role of experts, and the mechanisms for prioritizing activities, thereby strengthening the efficiency and relevance of the Council’s work for the national economy and supporting the faster and more organized implementation of reforms.

Members of the business community and representatives of donor institutions in Moldova stressed the need for the Economic Council to continue its work, as it represents an impartial platform where all members’ voices are heard and conveyed to the Government.

According to private sector representatives, the Council has demonstrated its ability to unite authorities and the business community, facilitating constructive dialogue and contributing to the adoption of balanced and sustainable economic policies. They also noted that maintaining this platform is essential in the context of the Republic of Moldova’s EU accession process, as the Council will help harmonize economic legislation, identify common priorities, and ensure a unified voice of the business community in relation to the authorities.

The Economic Council to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova is a dialogue platform between the business community, donors, and authorities, created in the early 1990s. Its mission is to support the development of a healthy socioeconomic climate and a transparent, investment-friendly business environment. At the same time, the Council fulfills the functions of the National Trade Facilitation Committee and the SME Advisory Council, playing a key role in identifying and solving issues of national importance.

The Secretariat of the Economic Council to the Prime Minister is supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, funded by the UK Government’s Good Governance Fund.