The Parliament on February 11 ratified the agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for financing the Water Utilities Development Program implemented in six settlements of Moldova, Info-Prim Neo reports. The water supply systems will be built in Floresti, Soroca, Hancesti, Ciadar-Lunga, Orhei and Leova. The neighboring settlements will also be included in the program, deepening on its investment capacity and the repayment capacity. The total value of the program is €30 million. €20 million of this sum will be provided as a grant. The loan is repayable in 25 years, with a grace period of five years. The interest rate will be fixed separately for every tranche disbursed. The commission is 0.10% a year. The agreement with the EIB was signed in Brussels on September 16, 2010.