Russia: Gazprom to continue gas supplies to Moldova despite unpaid bills

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Russia’s state energy giant Gazprom will not halt gas exports to Moldova due to unpaid bills after a request from Chisinau, the company’s spokesperson Sergei Kupriyanov said in St Petersburg on Wednesday.

“Moldovan side completely recognises the legitimacy of Gazprom’s claims and commits to paying off the current debt on Friday, November 26. As an exception and gesture of goodwill and understanding, regarding the difficult situation the residents of Moldova might face, Gazprom agreed to these conditions,” the spokesman said.

Moldova signed a five-year contract extension for a gas supply with Gazprom in October and currently faces a total debt of approximately $709 million (€631m, £529m) to the supplier, pending an audit.

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SOT, Sergei Kupriyanov, Spokesperson for chairman of PJSC Gazprom management board (Russian): “The government of Moldova addressed Gazprom not to halt gas supplies from today. At the same time, the Moldovan side completely recognises the legitimacy of Gazprom’s claims and commits to paying off the current debt on Friday, November 26. As an exception and gesture of goodwill and understanding, regarding the difficult situation the residents of Moldova might face, Gazprom agreed to these conditions. At the same time, Gazprom firmly counts on Moldova’s absolute fulfillment of all contractual obligations in the future and on payment of current debts on time. Contracts must be honoured.”

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