Alexander Korshunov, “The law works in practice”

The VI International Investment Economic Forum started in Pridnestrovie. The Chairman of the Supreme Council Alexander Shcherba immediately after its opening took part in the plenary session on the topic “Guarantees of stability and preferences for investors - a tool for economic growth”. They talked in the framework of the panel discussion about the investment potential of our republic, about what investors are waiting in Pridnestrovie.

The topic of investment is the main one in the framework of this forum. One of the main goals set by the state is to tell the participants how the new law “On state support of investments” works. It was adopted by the Supreme Council in spring this year. As Parliament Speaker Alexander Shcherba noted, the idea to reform the legislation was also born at the site of the economic forum. Today it is implemented, the law works.

One of the important guarantees for investors is the promise of the state not to change the norms of the adopted law. To work with potential investors, an Investment Development Agency has been created. You can learn on its website about the features of the tax, labor and currency systems of Pridnestrovie, as well as about the advantages of investment legislation.

The results of the first day of the forum are two signed investment agreements. The first is concluded with an investor from Ukraine, he plans to grow berries and fruits in the republic. The second - for the production of pharmaceutical products, which will be placed in Bendery. Also signed two agreements of intent in the development of a priority investment project. Earlier, investors' statements were considered in the framework of the investment council, which includes representatives of parliament.

According to parliamentarian Mikhail Burla, who also belongs to the investment council, a positive result is that the investor offers to invest in the production sector.

The forum will last two days. Deputies of the Supreme Council will take part in thematic sessions devoted to the e-economy, public initiative, preferential loans and other relevant issues. According to parliamentarians, ideas expressed on the forum can form the basis of new legislations.