The Nordic Baltic Eight countries (NB8) on January 7 issued a joint statement on the energy situation in the Republic of Moldova. In the document, they condemn the decision by the Russian company Gazprom to cease gas supplies to the Transnistrian region, describing it as an attempt to undermine the political and economic stability of the country, IPN reports.
“We note Gazprom’s decision to cease gas supplies to Moldova as of January 1st 2025. This action is aimed at undermining political and economic stability in Moldova. We commend the Moldovan authorities for their measures to ensure stability in gas and electricity supply under these challenging circumstances. We will work with the European Commission and other key partners to be ready to step up international assistance to Moldova to this end. Recent infrastructure improvements and increased transmission capacities have significantly enhanced Moldova’s resilience to external energy pressures, reflecting the country’s commitment to strengthening its energy security,” reads the statement issued by NB8.
The Nordic Baltic Eight countries (NB8) - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden- note that they will remain firmly committed to supporting Moldova in managing the current energy challenges and in advancing the reform of its energy sector. “These efforts are essential not only for Moldova’s sustainable development but also for the stability of the wider region, particularly in light of Europe’s broader energy security goals and the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine,” runs the statement.
The statement comes in the context of the acute energy crisis facing Moldova, amid the cessation of Russian gas supplies and Moldovan authorities’ attempts to diversify the sources of supply and reduce dependence on energy from the East.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova Mihai Popșoi expressed gratitude to the Nordic Baltic Eight countries for the assistance provided in overcoming the energy crisis.
"Thank you, dear friends. Our strength is in our unity," the diplomat wrote on social media.
