Moldova and Ukraine Strengthen Military and Energy Cooperation

Moldova and Ukraine are strengthening their cooperation in the fields of defence, transport, energy and trade

Moldova and Ukraine have signed a technical and military cooperation agreement and have agreed to develop bilateral projects in the fields of transport, trade and energy, as well as to strengthen regional security and cooperation in the process of accession to the European Union. These issues were discussed by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Vasile Tofan, with his Ukrainian counterpart, Sergii Koretskyi, during a meeting held today in Kyiv.

Sergii Koretskyi

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The two prime ministers discussed the development of road and rail corridors for the transport of Ukrainian goods, including through the European ‘Solidarity Corridors’ initiative. They also addressed the modernisation of border crossing points and the expansion of joint border control, measures designed to facilitate trade, investment and the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan highlighted the economic opportunities that bilateral relations offer the Republic of Moldova. The transit of Ukrainian goods generates revenue for the Moldovan Railways, whilst attracting Ukrainian companies – including those in the logistics and warehousing sectors – can help create new jobs and boost investment in our country.

In the energy sector, the two officials discussed strengthening electricity interconnections and expanding cooperation in the natural gas sector. On the agenda were accelerating the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Moldelectrica and Ukrenergo and preparing the project for the second circuit of the Bălți–Dnestrovsk power line. This interconnection could increase the electricity exchange capacity between the two countries by approximately 500 MW, helping to strengthen energy security and independence.

The officials also discussed water level management in the Dniester, with a focus on better coordination of water releases and ensuring the necessary water supply for localities in the area.

Nosatîi and Khmara signed the Agreement on Technical and Military Cooperation

Security and defence were also a key topic of the meeting. In Kyiv, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Moldova, Anatolie Nosatîi, and his Ukrainian counterpart, Yevhenii Khmara, signed the Agreement on Technical and Military Cooperation. The document will facilitate the exchange of expertise and the utilisation of technological solutions developed and tested by Ukraine for the protection of airspace.

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan emphasised the importance of this agreement in the context of threats to the security of the Republic of Moldova. Since the start of the war, our country’s airspace has been violated over 100 times, and drones and fragments of projectiles have fallen on national territory.

“Moldova is and will remain a peaceful and neutral state. But neutrality does not mean being defenceless. It is our duty to protect the peace and safety of our citizens,” said Prime Minister Vasile Tofan.

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.

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