“JSC Moldovagaz sent a written request to PJSC Gazprom to extend the validity of the agreements regarding the audit and signing of an agreement on the settlement of historical debt,” he wrote in his Telegram channel.

Cheban recalled that in accordance with the protocol of October 29, 2021, the agreement must be signed before May 1, 2022.

Earlier, Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic Andrei Spinu allowed the cessation of gas supplies due to unwillingness to repay the debt to Gazprom.

According to the President of Moldova Maia Sandu, Chisinau is not to blame for the failure of the audit of the debt of the Moldovagaz company, the situation should not cause serious problems.