Romania remains a reliable partner for the Republic of Moldova and for Ukraine

Bucharest – The Secretary of State in the Romanian Ministry of Energy Cristian Buşoi participated in the informal meeting of the Energy Ministers of the European Union, an event chaired by the Polish Presidency of the Council, which took place in Warsaw from May 12-13, 2025. The two main topics on the agenda of the discussions during the meeting were: the reconstruction of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and the preparation for winter of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, and enhancing energy security through improved access to clean technologies.

Cristian Buşoi reconfirmed, during formal and informal discussions, Romania’s support for the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.

“Romania reaffirms its support for Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova and joins the European Union’s effort to strengthen the energy resilience of both countries. /…/ Together we will succeed in guaranteeing energy security in the region,” said Cristian Buşoi, quoted in a press release.

During the discussions about clean technologies and the energy future of the region, organized at the working meeting of the Nuclear Alliance, Cristian Buşoi reminded of the need for the PINC (Nuclear Illustrative Program of the Commission) to recognize the important contribution of nuclear energy in achieving decarbonization goals and ensuring the energy security of the European Union.

Cristian Buşoi stated that Romania is investing in both nuclear energy and gas production from the Black Sea, as well as in energy production from renewable sources, promoting clean technologies.

On the sidelines of the meeting, the official from the Ministry of Energy participated in a working group alongside the European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jorgensen, the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Moldova, Dorin Junghietu, representatives of the Polish Presidency, and European officials, which identified concrete and immediate support solutions for Moldova. He also had a meeting with the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, German Galuşcenko, with whom he discussed the restoration of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and supporting the neighboring country in meeting its energy needs for the upcoming period. (14.5.2025)