Romania’s interim Finance Minister, Alexandru Nazare, has proposed a bridge loan from the state-owned Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank) to provide working capital for ROMATSA, the national aviation services company.
The move aims to secure the firm's operational liquidity through a direct credit facility rather than an immediate equity injection or budgetary transfer.
The proposal reflects the government's ongoing effort to stabilize key state-owned enterprises facing financial strain.
By routing the support through Exim Bank, the ministry is utilizing a financial instrument designed to facilitate trade and investment, potentially offering more flexible terms than standard sovereign debt.
This approach allows the state to maintain ownership while addressing short-term cash flow needs.
This development follows a pattern of state intervention in Romania's industrial sector.