The French Development Agency (AFD) is providing 30 million euros in support to Moldova’s Ministry of Energy to improve the energy efficiency of public buildings.
The signing ceremony took place last night at the Élysée Palace in Paris during President Maia Sandu’s official visit to France. French President Emmanuel Macron also attended the event. The agreement was signed by Moldova’s Minister of Energy, Dorin Junghietu, and Rémy Rioux, Director General of the AFD.
The INSPIREE project focuses on the renovation of higher education institutions and district hospitals, with co-financing from the Moldovan government and the German state-owned development bank (KfW).
“We are working together for Moldova’s energy security — diversifying sources, improving efficiency, and investing in renewable energy,” said Moldovan President Maia Sandu. “Moldova is no longer dependent on Russian gas. And today, we are taking another step forward. Together with the French Development Agency, we are signing a 30-million-euro agreement to improve energy efficiency in Moldova. This investment will reduce energy waste, lower costs, and strengthen our energy independence.”
“INSPIREE is a crucial step on Moldova’s path toward energy independence and European integration,” said Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu at the signing ceremony. “By modernizing our public buildings, we are not only improving efficiency but also strengthening our resilience to external energy shocks, ensuring a safer and more sustainable future for all Moldovans.”
“The AFD Group is committed to supporting Moldova’s energy transition,” emphasised Rémy Rioux, Director General of the AFD. “By investing in energy efficiency, Moldova is investing in its future. The INSPIREE project will help reduce energy dependence, modernise essential public services and accelerate the country’s alignment with European energy and environmental standards.”