The Republic of Moldova will receive more water from the Dniester River after Ukraine agreed to increase the water discharge from the Novodnistrovsk Hydropower Complex by approximately 20%. The decision was discussed today during a meeting between Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu, and Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal.
According to the Government, the hydrological situation along the upper reaches of the Dniester remains difficult, but the increased water flow could help improve conditions along the river. Officials also discussed the energy crisis, including cooperation between the two countries in the natural gas and electricity sectors.
The issues will be discussed further during Prime Minister Vasile Tofan’s visit to Kyiv, scheduled for late October. Both sides agreed to maintain regular contact and coordinate their actions to manage energy and hydrological crises.