Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Serebian discussed in Brussels about the energy crisis and the support of the European Union for the Republic of Moldova

From 30 to 31 January 2025, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Oleg Serebrian had a series of meetings in Brussels with high-ranking European officials, addressing the impact of the energy crisis on the Transnistrian region and the entire Republic of Moldova.

Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Serebrian briefed the Member States of the European Union (EU) within the Political and Security Committee chaired by Ambassador Delphine Pronk and discussed concrete ways of support with the Commission's Director-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations Gert Jan Koopman and the Head of the External Action Service Peter M. Wagner.

Also, during the visit, negotiations were held with the Vice-President of the European Commission, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and the European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen.

The Moldovan official expressed gratitude for the emergency assistance package recently announced by the European Commission, aimed at purchasing and transporting natural gas to the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova, thus facilitating the supply of electricity from the left bank to the right bank of the Nistru River.

Deputy Prime Minister Serebrian highlighted the importance of European support for Moldova's energy security and stressed that the measures adopted will help ensure more affordable gas and electricity prices for all citizens of the country. At the same time, he reiterated Chișinău's commitment to advance in the processes of reintegration and European integration, considering them national strategic priorities.

The EU reconfirmed its readiness to support the Republic of Moldova in its efforts to strengthen energy security and reintegrate the country, underlining the need for sustainable solutions to address the challenges in the region.