This was discussed during a meeting held in Antalya between Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31). The parties discussed priorities for cooperation. Vasile Tofan highly commended the EBRD's support for Moldova's modernization and emphasized the importance of accelerating the implementation of ongoing projects, particularly in the areas of road and rail infrastructure, security, and energy efficiency. Among the priority projects mentioned were: an energy interconnection with Romania, the modernization of district heating systems in Chisinau and Balti, and the development of irrigation infrastructure. Officials also discussed continuing cooperation to modernize public services, support the business environment, and attract private investment in order to enhance the economy's competitiveness and create new opportunities for development. The EBRD is one of Moldova's key development partners. Since 1992, the bank has financed 201 projects in our country totaling more than 3.3 billion euros. Currently, the EBRD's portfolio in Moldova includes 73 active projects totaling approximately 1.46 billion euros. // 11.11.2026 — InfoMarket