The discussions took place within the framework of the 1994 agreement on the use and protection of transboundary waters. The Moldovan delegation was led by Radu Cazacu, Deputy Director of the National Administration ‘Apele Moldovei’, whilst the Ukrainian delegation was led by Ihor Hopchak, Head of the State Agency for Water Resources.
The parties reviewed reports from the working groups on the Prut, Danube and Black Sea region river basins. They confirmed the implementation of mutual water sampling programmes and the regular exchange of hydrometeorological data.
The Moldovan side also presented information on work to clean up the Lepușna River, the restoration of the Poider II Cantemir protective dam, work on the Taraclia Reservoir and the restoration of the infrastructure at the Costesti–Stynka hydropower complex.
The participants paid particular attention to plans for river basin management and flood risk management, as well as the adaptation of national legislation to the EU Water Framework Directive.
The parties agreed to continue analysing the causes of reduced flow and the drying up of certain transboundary rivers, including the Kaplan and the Big Yalpug. There are also plans to clarify the technical and economic conditions for supplying water from Lake Kagul for irrigation purposes in Moldova.
The next meeting of the two countries’ representatives is scheduled for October 2027 in Moldova.
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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