The PMR President Vadim Krasnoselsky:
I would like to characterize the situation and recall some events. It was obvious in December that we would have problems with gas. We all witnessed the incorrect relations between Moldovagaz and Gazprom. Naturally, there were assumptions, and there were statements by individuals. Nevertheless, Moldovagaz officially notified Tiraspoltransgaz on December 28 that gas supply to Pridnestrovie would be stopped. This was December 28. We did not sit idly by and looked for real solutions to this problem of course. We found it. We found a Moldovan company that has a license – an international license for the supply and transportation of gas to Moldova and Pridnestrovie. We began to conclude contractual relations with this organization. We encountered simply fierce resistance from both Moldovagaz and Moldovan politicians – allegedly this company cannot supply gas to the left bank, that is to Pridnestrovie. We exchanged letters, exchanged opinions. But the main thing for me is not the letters or principles. Can this Moldovan company supply gas to Pridnestrovie, can this company not supply gas to Pridnestrovie, what is the Moldovan legislation, how is it read – here, probably, Moldovan lawyers need to figure it out more. If the company has a license, then it probably can. We have only one desire: for heat to reach people’s homes as quickly as possible, for people to receive gas and electricity in their living quarters, for the rest of the social infrastructure to receive heat and electricity. We agreed with the proposals of the Moldovan leaders, starting with the president, that Moldovagaz should supply gas to Pridnestrovie. Tiraspoltransgaz sent Moldovagaz a corresponding notification that Tiraspoltransgaz does not object and welcomes Moldovagaz's desire to supply natural gas to Pridnestrovie on Saturday, January 18. I would like to note at the same time that Tiraspoltransgaz guarantees payment for the supply, which is probably important.
Looking through the statements of various politicians from the right bank, I would like to note one detail. Everyone is trying to squeeze out the maximum of some of their dividends, talking about some geopolitics, thinking about secret conspiracies, and so on. You understand, there is no conspiracy. There are simply cold apartments in people's apartments. Stop engaging in politics where it is not necessary, give warmth to people. Moldovagaz has the right and can functionally do this, from your own words. Therefore, I once again appeal to the head of Moldovagaz, to other leaders in Moldova. Pridnestrovie agrees and welcomes the desire to supply gas from the company Moldovagaz. We guarantee payment. Please keep your promises.
