Business Breakfast with the Minister of Labour and Social Protection

Wednesday 21 October, 2026
Start: Wednesday 21 October, 2026 -

The members of the Foreign Investors Association in Moldova (FIA) participated in a “Business Breakfast” with Natalia Plugaru, Minister of Labour and Social Protection, and Mihai Gabriel Ciobanu, State Secretary. ☕

💼 The meeting provided a valuable platform for dialogue between public authorities and the foreign investment community, focusing on labour market challenges, workforce needs, and ways to strengthen Moldova’s investment climate.

💬 Discussions covered key topics for FIA member companies, including employment policies, workforce availability and skills development, labour legislation, and social protection. Particular attention was given to addressing skills gaps, tackling labour shortages, and ensuring a predictable regulatory framework that supports business competitiveness and employee well-being.

🙏 FIA Moldova thanks the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Moldova for the openness and willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with the business community.

🌱 FIA reaffirms its commitment to strengthening public-private cooperation and contributing to policies that foster a competitive business environment, sustainable employment, and an inclusive labour market.

🤝 Together, we can help build a stronger and more competitive Moldova!

Our Members

Foreign Investors Association (FIA) is a non-profit and apolitical association from the Republic of Moldova, founded in September 2003 by the largest companies with foreign capital in the country, covering the whole range of industries — agriculture, automotive and petroleum industry, telecommunications and IT, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, winemaking, distribution, insurance, banking, consultancy and audit.