The Government of the United States will provide US$220 million in grant funding to Moldova for implementing investment projects in the energy sector. The bill to ratify the 15th amendment to the development objective assistance Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the U.S. Government for sustainable economic growth anchored in the European integration was given a first reading, being supported by 55 MPs, IPN reports.
Under the document, the U.S. Government will offer an additional financial contribution in the amount of US$220 million. As a result, the non-reimbursable assistance will exceed US$392 million.
The agreement also stipulates the conditions for providing US$76.8 million in budget support by the U.S. Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
The Government of the Republic of Moldova pledges to remain aligned with the European Union’s energy policy. In this connection, the authorities will continue harmonizing the Moldovan legislation with the EU Acquis.
- Moldova is in the process of coupling to the European electricity market
- Moldova will pay 54 million lei – dues to international organizations
- Public and commercial buildings will limit indoor lighting by at least 30%. CSE decision
- From January 1, electricity produced during the day will be traded only on the domestic market
- Fish consumption on the rise. MAIA: Choose local product at Christmas and all year round
