Finland provides material assistance to Moldova

Finland provides material assistance to Moldova

In January, Moldova requested energy sector assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism after Russia had stopped gas deliveries to the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova. The situation has jeopardised the functioning and stability of the electricity sector throughout the Republic of Moldova.

Finland responded to Moldova's request for assistance by delivering five generators. Some other European countries have also responded to Moldova's request for assistance.

Finland is an active provider of material and expert assistance

The Ministry of the Interior coordinates the civilian material assistance provided by Finland through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism.

Any country can request assistance via the Civil Protection Mechanism if the scale of an emergency or disaster exceeds their response capacity. Assistance provided through the Civil Protection Mechanism is drawn from national resources.

The provision of material assistance to Ukraine and its neighbouring countries, such as Moldova, since February 2022 is the largest and longest-lasting EU civil protection mechanism operation to date.

Inquiries:
Laura Haussalo, Senior Specialist, tel. +358 295 488 655, [email protected]