Romania is gradually waking up after the pandemic

4.2% is the turnover decrease with Romania for the first 5 months of this year compared to the same period in 2019, announced the Head of the Office for Trade and Economic Affairs at the Embassy of Bulgaria in Bucharest, Mr. Ivaylo Marinov, during a meeting of companies-members and partners of Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber. In his online participaion from the Romanian capital, he commented that in the last months there is a gradual increase of consumption in Romania and the country is gradually beginning to wake up after the corona-crisis.

Interest in food products, produced in Bulgaria, continues and transport services between the two countries are returning to the volumes before the crisis, said Ivaylo Marinov.

„I recommend to every person, who has decided to work in Romania, to use the services and capacity of local companies – lawyers accountants, who are aware of the requirements of local legislation. However, it would be beneficial to consult with the Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber before that, because their experience is invaluable and their contacts will save time and money to the companies, which are interested in Romania“, added the Head of the Trade and Economic Affairs Office.

Boiana Berchi, Managing Director of the law firm „McGregor&Partners“, emphasized on the consequences for the business, brought by the pandemic. Part of the law firms, accountants and IT specialists continue to work remotely. Large businesses in the automotive industry are already starting to restore their production, but are rethinking the pre-planned investments for their expansion. The textile factories reoriented themselves and instead of clothes, they started sewing masks, said Boiana Berchi.

The Bulgarian companies that participated in the event presented their businesses and shared what partners they are looking for. They also talked about their expectations for the Romanian market and the services they have been provided with by the Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber.

The Chamber's CEO - Mrs. Eleonora Ivanova talked about the benefits of being a member of the organisation and the resources, which BRCCI has in order to respond to the various types of inquiries, coming from companies in both Bulgaria and Romania.