The existence in Moldova of 15 companies of the automotive industry with 15,000 employees, exports of €400 million and competitive salaries is a result that is wanted both by the authorities and by these companies as a sector of the economy, Prime Minister Pavel Filip stated in the opening of the international conference “Moldova Automotive Days 2018” that is held in Chisinau during November 15-16, IPN reports.

“The automotive industry helps us achieve what we aim to: higher salaries, more jobs, welfare and a solid economy,” stated the Premier. Pavel Filip noted that concessions have been provided to the business entities working in the sector during the past three years, such as reduction in the number of permissive documents from over 400 to 150, reduction in the number of institutions with inspection duties from 60 to 13, facilitation of the procedure for obtaining work permits for foreigners and launch of the one-stop shop.

Marin Ciobanu, president of the Processing Industry Employers Association, said the strengthening of the business ties between national small and medium-sized companies operating in the car building sector and large corporations, including foreign ones, is essential for the first to survive on the global market.

Germany’s Ambassador to Moldova Angela Ganninger voiced hope that the concessions created for this sector and not only will be kept after the parliamentary elections of next year. Germany is ready to support the Republic of Moldova in its efforts so that this generates sustainable economic development.

Automotive Cluster Days are a platform for establishing mutually advantageous ties between multinational auto parts companies and potential national and international suppliers working in the automotive industry. The event brought together over 200 local suppliers of the automotive industry that work as part of the Balti Free Economic Zone and representatives of international companies operating in the field.