State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy Vitalie Mîța participated in the High-Level Energy Dialogue Meeting, organized as part of the International “Zero Waste” Forum, held on 5–7 June in Istanbul, Türkiye.

The event brought together decision-makers, representatives of public institutions, the business community and non-governmental organizations to promote the principles of the circular economy and sustainable development. The closing programme of the forum was attended by the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

During the meeting, officials and experts from several countries discussed the role of energy efficiency in strengthening energy security, increasing economic resilience and protecting the environment.

In his remarks, Vitalie Mîța emphasized that energy efficiency is one of the key directions for strengthening the energy security of the Republic of Moldova, including by reducing costs for consumers. He noted that energy efficiency is essential for reducing energy consumption and grid losses, as well as for modernizing buildings and energy infrastructure.

Vitalie Mîța also highlighted the efforts of the Republic of Moldova in the field of energy efficiency, including the implementation of the Residential Energy Efficiency Fund of Moldova (FEERM) and the “Casa Verde” programme, which provides financial support for the energy renovation of homes.

Forum participants emphasized the need for closer international cooperation and the development of innovative technological partnerships to accelerate the energy transition and promote the sustainable use of resources.

In this context, discussions focused on the importance of reducing waste and increasing efficiency in the consumption of energy and resources, emphasizing that every amount of waste prevented and every unit of energy saved contributes to building a sustainable future.