The Moldovan government will seek parliament's support for a state of emergency in the energy and water sectors amid war-driven supply disruptions and low water levels in the Dniester River, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said on social media Tuesday.
"In a difficult international context, in which energy prices are rising due to conflicts in the Middle East, supply routes are vulnerable, and the flow of water in the Dniester has reached an alarming level, we cannot afford to wait for a crisis to start looking for solutions," according to Tofan's translated statement on Facebook following talks at the National Security Council.
The government intends to declare a state of emergency for 60 days beginning on Sept. 26, Tofan said. This will allow the government to intervene as early as possible to mitigate associated risks, Tofan said.
Moldova is highly dependent on imports for its energy needs, including natural gas, petroleum products, and electricity.