Members of Moldovan delegation to negotiate Russian gas price not yet known

The composition of the Moldovan delegation, whose role is to continue negotiations with the Russian concern „Gazprom” over the new price of gas delivery, hasn’t been established yet. However, the delegation is supposed to leave for Moscow on 19th of June. Interviewed by Info-Prim-Neo, Ruslan Flocea, the counselor of the prime-viceprime-minister Zinaida Greceanai, says he is not aware of who and when is leaving for Moscow. Neither can Valeriu Dolgan, the counselor of “Moldovagaz”, say for sure if Ghenadii Abaskin will participate at the talks. Meanwhile, Ala Betisor, chief of Public Relations Service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, claims that Minister Valeriu Lazar is certainly going on Monday to Moscow. Previously, Minister Valeriu Lazar has declared that Moldova could sign a long-term contract with Russia, depending on the established price. According to the above quoted source, Russia continues to insist on the price of 160 USD per 1000 cubic meters, while the convenient price for Moldova would be of 80 USD, the price that was used till 1st of January 2006. Valeriu Lazar assured that even if the price will go up, it will not exceed the 160 USD point. The current contract of the Russian gas import expires on 1st of July. Now, the Russian “Gazprom” provides the Moldovan Republic with gas at the price of 110 USD/1000 cubic meters.