Prime Minister Vlad Filat today met representatives of an Italian banking group, Veneto Banca Holding, the government's press service has said.

The representative of the Veneto Banca Holding at the Commercial Bank, Eximbank - Gruppo Veneto Banca from Moldova, Sergio Dalpiaz, and the bank's director-general, Marcel Chirca, participated in the meeting.

Sergio Dalpiaz informed the prime minister about the banking group Veneto Banca Holding in Moldova. He specified that the group has been present in Moldova since the acquisition of the Commercial Bank Eximbank stock company in 2006. The Italian bank made investments worth 50 million euros in the statutory capital of BC Eximbank, and provided crediting lines worth 65 million euros to credit Moldovan companies.

At the same time, Sergio Dalpiaz confirmed the willingness of other Italian investors in start business in Moldova, stressing that the economic and political stability in the country is very important for them.

"This is a difficult period both for Moldovan investors and Italian ones, but we assumed certain commitments, and are determined to fulfill them," Dalpiaz said.

Prime Minister Vlad Filat welcomed the Italian investors' intention to promote investment projects in Moldova's economy. He expressed confidence that the Moldovan authorities will identify solutions to ensue friendly conditions for the development of business in Moldova.

"The banking sector is vital for the country's economy. In this respect, we want to efficiently manage the investments in the field, thus ensuring a lasting development of the economy on the whole," the prime minister said.

Vlad Filat spoke out for an in-depth approach of the situation, and ensuring functional processes in the economy. The prime minister gave assurances that

the government will be a sure partner for foreign investors.
allmoldova.com
[ 2010-03-04 ]