
Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan visited businesses and met officials in southern Moldova and the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Găgăuzia on Friday to discuss economic development and investment.
In Taraclia, Tofan met with local entrepreneurs and toured the Milina bakery, which employs 700 people and exports to 11 countries, and Bas Steel Profile, a steel pipe manufacturer. He highlighted bureaucratic hurdles, including repeated certification of the same export batches, which can delay shipments by 5 to 14 days . In Ceadîr-Lunga, he visited Banzai, a snack producer where half of revenue comes from exports.
Tofan also met with mayors in Găgăuzia to address infrastructure needs, including water access and road improvements. Local officials cited a lack of a functional People’s Assembly as a barrier to progress, with elections set for Nov. 15, 2026. Tofan emphasized the need for free and transparent elections to restore legitimate representation .
He noted Găgăuzia’s economic ties with Turkey as a potential driver for investment and job creation, calling for better access to EU markets and expanded export quotas .
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