Entrepreneurs from Moldova and Ukraine open up new opportunities for business development
The National Congress of Ukrainians of Moldova (NCUM) is a national-level public association established on May 6, 2021, with the purpose of representing the interests and consolidating the efforts of the Ukrainian community in the Republic of Moldova. The organization brings together ethnic Ukrainians, civil society actors, cultural organizations, community leaders, representatives of local public authorities, and networks of women and youth from across the country.NCUM functions as an umbrella platform for dialogue, coordination, and advocacy, aiming to ensure meaningful participation of Ukrainians in Moldova’s public, cultural, and socio-economic spheres. It engages with both governmental and international partners to address community needs and facilitate inclusive policy development.
NCUM’s mandate includes safeguarding the rights of persons belonging to the Ukrainian minority, supporting their social and civic integration, promoting Ukrainian language and culture, and strengthening institutional mechanisms for minority representation. NCUM actively participates in national consultative processes, contributes to the development of minority policy frameworks, and supports access to services, education, and employment for members of the Ukrainian community, including displaced persons from Ukraine.Since its establishment, NCUM has worked in coordination with national institutions, foreign embassies, international organizations, and civil society coalitions to support humanitarian assistance, cultural preservation, community mobilization, and refugee response in Moldova.
On February 13, 2026, the National Congress of Ukrainians in Moldova, with the participation of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Moldova, organized a business meeting at the Ukrainian House in Chisinau with the support of Nova Post. Representatives of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Moldova and Romania, representatives of the Economic Cooperation Department of the Embassy of Ukraine in Moldova took part in the dialogue with representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises. Its purpose was to develop cooperation, exchange experience, and create new opportunities for entrepreneurs from both countries.
Economic cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine continues to develop despite existing regional challenges. In recent years, Moldova has seen an increase in the presence of small and medium-sized enterprises established by Ukrainian entrepreneurs, which contributes to the development of services, logistics, trade, and creative industries, as well as the strengthening of business relations between the two countries. Ukraine is one of Moldova's main trading partners, accounting for approximately 11% of the country's total foreign trade.
During the meeting, participants discussed current opportunities for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises, the specifics of doing business in Moldova, as well as tools for supporting and scaling projects. Particular attention was paid to the development of entrepreneurial competencies and the exchange of practical experience.
At the end of the meeting, an initiative to create a business school for entrepreneurs was presented. The program will focus on developing practical business skills, understanding the regulatory environment, using modern sales and promotion tools, and expanding business contacts.
“The development of entrepreneurship and open dialogue between the business communities of Moldova and Ukraine create new opportunities for economic growth, cooperation, and sustainable partnerships. Such meetings contribute to the pooling of experience, ideas, and resources for the implementation of joint projects,” emphasized Dmitry Lekarcev, Chairman of the NCUM.
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