Statement of the Second Meeting of the Domestic Advisory Groups of the Republic of Moldova and the European Union on Trade and Sustainable Development

Participants reviewed progress on the recommendations set out in the declaration of the first Joint Dialogue Forum of 7 July 2015. Although some progress was noted, most of the constraints and recommendations on expanding trade and ensuring sustainable development remain relevant.

The groups paid special attention to renewable energy in Moldova. They welcomed the Law on promoting the use of energy from renewable sources of 26 February 2016, an important step towards a framework favourable to renewable energy projects. However, numerous legal, administrative and technical barriers still hinder more active promotion of renewables. The members remain committed to monitoring the government's efforts to remove constraints that undermine the opportunities of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, to implement the related commitments and to boost Moldova's trade and sustainable development.