Moldova is interested in deepening cooperation with Bulgaria in the areas of gas supply, storage, and regional energy connectivity, including in the context of expanding Bulgargaz’s operations in our country
According to the government press service, Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu made this statement during a meeting in Sofia with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev on the sidelines of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit. The parties discussed strengthening Moldovan-Bulgarian cooperation, political dialogue, and advancing Moldova’s European course. Alexandru Munteanu highly appreciated Bulgaria’s consistent support for our country’s European agenda and emphasized the importance of maintaining this support as we move toward opening accession negotiations across all clusters. “We count on Bulgaria’s continued support in our European integration process and strive to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest to our countries,” stated the Prime Minister of Moldova. A separate topic of discussions was the Bulgarian community in Moldova, “which serves as a bridge between the two states and contributes to the country’s cultural diversity.” Alexandru Munteanu reaffirmed the Moldovan government’s commitment to protecting the linguistic and cultural identity of the Bulgarian minority, including in the context of local public administration reform. The importance of further developing the Taraclia branch of Angel Kanchev University was also noted as a project that influences regional development and creates opportunities for young people. The Prime Minister of Moldova thanked Bulgaria for the projects implemented in our country, particularly in the fields of education, infrastructure, energy efficiency, and local development. The amount of support provided by Bulgaria exceeded 600,000 euros in 2024–2025. The two Prime Ministers also discussed cooperation in the field of energy security. Alexandru Munteanu noted Bulgaria’s role in the Vertical Gas Corridor initiative, which contributes to the diversification of energy supply sources. According to him, Moldova is interested in deepening cooperation in the areas of natural gas supply, storage, and regional energy connectivity, including in the context of expanding Bulgargaz’s operations in our country. The officials discussed the security situation in the broader Black Sea region, which continues to suffer from the aggressive war in Ukraine. Moldova and Bulgaria reaffirmed their shared interest in strengthening regional stability, connectivity, economic security, and cooperation with European partners. In addition, as Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu reported on his social media page, he and Rumen Radev also agreed to organize a Moldovan-Bulgarian economic summit in Chisinau with the participation of the prime ministers of both countries to create new opportunities for cooperation and investment between the business communities of the two nations. // 11.06.2026 — InfoMarket.
