Commissioner Simson in Moldova for the fifth EU-Moldova High-Level Energy Dialogue

On 1-2 February, Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson will be in Chișinău, Moldova to co-chair the fifth High-Level Energy Dialogue between the EU and the Republic of Moldova with the Minister for Energy, Victor Parlicov.

The Commissioner will emphasise the EU's ongoing support for Moldova and its energy sector. The discussions will focus on the security of supply for the upcoming winters as well as developing renewable energy and energy efficiency. Reforms in the electricity, gas and renewable energy sectors will also be part of the dialogue, which will be a key opportunity to look at alignment with EU rules in the energy sector in view of the enlargement process. 

This High-Level Dialogue was launched in 2021 and the two parties have worked intensively together to increase energy security and cooperation on connectivity and energy market reforms, in particular since Russia's aggression against Ukraine and the ensuing energy crisis. Since February 2022, Moldova's electricity grid has been synchronised with the Continental European Grid to help keep its system stable while working to bolster Moldova's energy independence.

As part of her visit to Moldova and on the sidelines of the Energy Dialogue, Commissioner Simson will also hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Dorin Recean. At the end of the Energy Dialogue on Friday, at around 10:30 CEST, the Commissioner will hold a press conference alongside Minister Parlicov, which can be followed live on Europe by Satellite.

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