At a meeting with the Foreign Investors Council (FIC) on Wednesday, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said that reform measures in Romania will continue to aim reducing public spending, improving the collection of government revenues and correcting economic imbalances."Attracting foreign direct investments is a priority for Romania in the coming years as well. We consider you, the foreign investors, as Romania's economic ambassadors and I want to send a clear message: although we are going through a period of challenges, Romania remains a country where investments with good returns can be made," Bolojan is quoted as saying in a government press release.FIC officials brought up the discussion of "ambitious government measures" to stabilise public finances, combat tax evasion and reduce arrears.During the consultations, both the prime minister and representatives of the Foreign Investors Council highlighted the importance of promoting a set of fiscal and economic measures that contribute to sustainable economic growth."The Prime Minister specified that the Executive will continue to support the policies dedicated to strategic sectors, balancing the trade balance, digitalising the administration, simplifying procedures and directing the workforce towards the real economy."Consultations between the government and FIC will continue at both governmental and sectoral level.The meeting at Victoria Palace government house was also attended by Mihai Jurca - head of the Prime Minister's Chancellery and Mircea Gutin - senior official with the Chancellery. (Photo:www.gov.ro)
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Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
