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4.4. During the review period, the Republic of Moldova was not only a beneficiary of the MTS processes, but actively participated and took action to strengthen the commitment to the liberalization of international trade under the umbrella of WTO agreements, with a view to making more efficient and responsive the organization. In this context, Moldova has supported the initiation and participation in all joint initiatives on: E-commerce, Investment Facilitation for Development, Informal group of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), Services Domestic Regulation, Fossil Fuels Subsidies Reform initiative, Trade and Environmental Sustainability for Development, as well as (...).

Table A1.1 The Republic of Moldova's Free Trade Agreements in force; Republic of Moldova – European Union; Title - Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area between the EU and Moldova;
Selected features - Agreement applies to goods and services; national treatment and market access for goods; trade remedies; TBT, standardization, metrology, accreditation and conformity assessment; SPS measures; customs and trade facilitation; establishment, trade in services and electronic commerce; current payments and movement of capital; public procurement; IPR; competition; trade-related energy; transparency; trade and sustainable development; dispute settlement,

Table A1.1 The Republic of Moldova's Free Trade Agreements in force; Republic of Moldova – United Kingdom; Title - Strategic Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Moldova
Selected features - Agreement applies to goods and services; national treatment and market access for goods; trade remedies; TBT, standardization, metrology, accreditation and conformity assessment; SPS measures; customs and trade facilitation; establishment, trade in services and electronic commerce; current payments and movement of capital; public procurement; IPR; competition; trade-related energy; transparency; trade and sustainable development; dispute settlement

7. In 2018, Parliament approved a new development strategy, Moldova 2030 (replacing an earlier one), which focuses on sustainable and inclusive development, strengthening human and social capital, institutional reform, and ensuring certain fundamental rights for citizens. (...).

24. The Republic of Moldova continues to be highly dependent on energy imports, particularly of natural gas, which is its main source of energy supply, as well as oil and petroleum. Electricity is mainly generated from gas. Some renewable energy and energy from waste is generated domestically. (...).

2.13. In December 2018, the Parliament approved a new development strategy, Moldova 2030, replacing the Moldova 2020 strategy in place at the time of the previous Review. Aligned with the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Moldova EU Association Agreement, and the DCFTA, it focuses on: (i) developing a sustainable and inclusive economy; (ii) strengthening human and social capital; (iii) making the institutions more efficient and fairer; and (iv) ensuring the fundamental right to a healthy and safe environment for citizens. (...).

2.15. (...), the Republic of Moldova strongly believes in the important role of the multilateral trading system and is an active participant in the discussions and reform initiatives at the WTO. (...) Moldova is also participating in the structured discussions around Trade and Environmental Sustainability, including on Fossil Fuels Subsidies Reform, (...)

2.17. The Republic of Moldova has participated in two trade disputes, as complainant in Ukraine – Taxes on Distilled Spirits (DS423) and as respondent in Moldova, Republic of – Measures Affecting the Importation and Internal Sale of Goods (Environmental Charge) (DS421). In both cases, the panels were established in 2011 but have not yet been composed. (...)

2.29. The regulatory framework for domestic and foreign investment is primarily spelled out in the Law on Investments in Entrepreneurial Activity , while the Constitution, the Civil Code, the Land Code, the Fiscal Code, the Labour Code, the Law on Joint Stock Companies , and other laws such as those on the environment also regulate important elements affecting investments (...).

3.46. Effective 26 January 2018, the Environmental Pollution Levy is no longer collected at the border. Instead, the Levy is charged inland when the transaction occurs. The authorities state that the new collection mechanism is operating in a fairer manner, providing an equal treatment to imports and domestic products. The Environmental Pollution Levy concerns packaging materials, electric/electronic products, chemical and petrochemical products (e.g. fuels, fertilizers, lubricants, and pesticides), and motor vehicles [23]. [23] Products (together with their HS headings) subject to the Environmental Pollution Levy are listed in Annex 8 to Law No. 1540/1998 on Environmental Pollution Levy.