Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova Andrei Schyna promised to pay off the debt of the Russian company Gazprom for gas on the battery channel N4. It is reported by RIA Novosti.
As Schu said, the decision on the allocation of funds was adopted by the National Commission for Emergency Situations at the end of October. “It is impossible to say that we are late,” he added. At the same time, Sp is noted that the debt repayment should approve the President of Moldavia Mayan Sanda.
Previously, the Moldova Parliament approved the transfer of money to Gazprom to pay for gas in the amount of 74 million dollars. For payment, amendments to the law on the state budget for 2021 are taken.
November 22, Gazprom reported that he was not received from Moldovagaza for October and November. The Russian company warned that debt must be paid within 48 hours, otherwise gas supplies will be suspended. Moldovagaz did not find a commercial decision to pay for debt and asked for help from the government. However, the authorities could not allocate money before adopting amendments.
Moldovagaz asked for a deferment from Gazprom to pay for debt and promised to translate money until November 26. The Russian company agreed to wait. At the same time, Gazprom is calculated that in the future Moldova will fulfill obligations under the contract and pay on time. Also, the Russian supplier noted that the Moldovan party fully recognizes the legality of the actions of Gazprom.