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Dina Railean, Honorary Consul of Moldova in Manchester in a coral blazer and Alexandru Vlasenco in a dark suit stand inside the Moldovan Embassy’s wine vault in London, surrounded by wooden shelves displaying Moldovan wines, spirits and traditional products. The photograph followed a discussion about business and investment opportunities in Moldova, the role of the Honorary Consulate in promoting these opportunities across the North West of England, and future engagement with the Moldovan diaspora.

Building Bridges: Investment Diplomacy in Action

CEO, Express Language Solutions Ltd, CEO, Moldovan Diaspora Business Alliance Ltd, EN, Honorary Consul of Moldova in Manchester, Salford President, Greater Manchester Chamber

Moldova is moving beyond the language of economic potential.

Following an investment roundtable at the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in London, Dina Railean examines how reform, European integration, diaspora expertise and regional economic diplomacy can turn international interest into investable projects.

For companies across the North West, Moldova may represent an opportunity to engage early with a changing European market.

Diplomacy Begins Locally in the North West of England

CEO, Express Language Solutions Ltd, CEO, Moldovan Diaspora Business Alliance Ltd, EN, Honorary Consul of Moldova in Manchester

The inauguration of Romania’s new Honorary Consul in Liverpool represents far more than a diplomatic appointment.

It reflects the growing importance of the North West of England as a centre for international diplomacy, regional cooperation and global business connections.

Discover why stronger diplomatic networks benefit businesses, investors, universities, local authorities and communities across the Republic of Moldova, Romania and the United Kingdom.

Dina Railean, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Moldova in Manchester, stands with Cristina Oleinic and a member of the Moldovan consular team at the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Moldova in Manchester. The group is photographed in front of the flags of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Moldova during the first travelling consular outreach service hosted at the newly inaugurated Honorary Consulate on 12 June 2026. The event formed part of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in London's "The Embassy Comes Closer to Citizens" programme, bringing essential consular services closer to members of the Moldovan diaspora living across the North of England.

A New Chapter for UK–Moldova Cooperation

CEO, Express Language Solutions Ltd, EN, Honorary Consul of Moldova in Manchester

The first travelling consular services hosted at the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Moldova in Manchester marked far more than an administrative milestone. They demonstrated how accessible public services strengthen institutions, support diaspora communities and reinforce confidence among businesses, investors and international partners. Discover why bringing government closer to citizens also helps bring countries closer together.

New Opportunities Between the UK and Moldova

CEO, Express Language Solutions Ltd, EN, Honorary Consul of Moldova in Manchester, Salford President, Greater Manchester Chamber, Trade News

From Dialogue to Delegation: Building the Next Chapter of UK–Moldova Trade Relations Why Moldova Matters More Than Ever International trade rarely begins with contracts. It begins with conversations. It begins with relationships. Most importantly, it begins with people who are willing to explore opportunities beyond familiar markets. As Honorary Consul of the Republic of Moldova

Building New Bridges Between Moldova and the UK

CEO, Express Language Solutions Ltd, EN, Honorary Consul of Moldova in Manchester, Salford President, Greater Manchester Chamber, Trade News

The first official engagement of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Moldova in Manchester brought together the Moldovan Ambassador and the leadership of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. The meeting highlighted growing opportunities across trade, investment, academia, logistics, and international cooperation, while reinforcing the strengthening relationship between Moldova and the United Kingdom.

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