Romania to increase energy cooperation with Ukraine, Moldova

Romania, Moldova and Ukraine agreed to sign an inter-governmental agreement on interconnection and increased cooperation in the energy field.

The energy and foreign affairs ministers from the three countries met in Odesa and agreed to increase bilateral electricity exchanges between them, and sign bilateral contracts for the short-, medium- and long-term, Romanian Energy Minister Virgil Popescu wrote on his Facebook page.

“The launch of this trilateral format aims to strengthen the cooperation between the three neighbouring states, both in the current context marked by the illegal, unprovoked and unjustified aggression of Russia against Ukraine,” said Popescu.

The minister also noted the importance of cooperation because of “the multidimensional crises affecting Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, as well as in the perspective of establishing a long-term dialogue and coordination mechanism.”

During the meeting, the emphasis was placed on immediate support measures needed for the cold season for both Ukraine and Moldova, but also on long-term efforts to strengthen both countries’ energy security, the minister also said.

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