Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu says that the Republic of Moldova has transformed itself from an energy-vulnerable country into a more resilient one by diversifying energy supply sources and strengthening interconnections with the European market. He made the remarks during the Energy Strategy Summit 2026 in Bucharest.
The minister presented the transformation of Moldova’s energy sector and highlighted the country’s growing contribution to regional energy security.
“In 2026, energy is one of the most important components of national resilience. The Republic of Moldova knows this reality very well. Today, however, Moldova is becoming an example of how a small country can turn a crisis into a strategic opportunity. We have moved from vulnerability to resilience, from dependence to diversification, and from energy isolation to regional integration,” Junghietu said.
He emphasized that countries must build energy security through long-term planning rather than emergency measures during crises.
“Energy security is not built during a crisis. It is built before a crisis, through investments, interconnections, regional cooperation, and the courage to make strategic long-term decisions,” the minister stated.
Junghietu also highlighted the support provided by Romania during difficult periods, noting that the bilateral partnership has helped Moldova reduce vulnerabilities and diversify its energy sources.
The minister outlined several priorities for the energy sector, including expanding interconnections with Romania and the European Union, integrating into the European energy market, developing strategic infrastructure, and increasing renewable energy generation capacity.
He also stressed the need to invest in energy storage and modernize electricity networks as Europe advances its energy transition.
In conclusion, Junghietu reaffirmed Moldova’s ambition to play an active role in Europe’s energy transformation by serving as a reliable partner and a bridge between regional energy markets.