The Government made a series of changes to the annexes to its decision concerning the approval of the structure, personnel and allowances of the institutions of the diplomatic service of the Republic of Moldova of March 16, 2010. These are aimed at stimulating the activity of the commercial-economic services of Moldova’s embassies in Germany and Poland, IPN reports.

The move was determined by the necessity of strengthening the cooperation platforms and realizing the commercial-economic and investment potential of the given countries, including in the context of the implementation of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement that forms part of the Association Agreement with the EU.

Thus, the commercial-economic offices will be restructured by transferring the post of adviser of Moldova’s Embassy in Berlin to the Consulate General in Frankfurt on Main, near the centers where the German business and investment communities are concentrated (Stuttgart, Munich, Hanover). Also, the post of first secretary of Moldova’s Embassy in Bucharest will be transferred to Moldova’s Embassy in Poland.

The strengthening of the capacities of embassies’ commercial-economic offices will enable to implement important projects in the automotive industry, to promote Moldova’s exports to the EU and to attract investment from German firms that work in Poland and want to expand to third countries, in particular Moldova.

Studies, including those conducted under the aegis of the World Bank and the European Commission, showed the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Poland are among the top five countries considered targets for attracting investment, technology and experience for developing and modernizing Moldova.