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title: "Tofan seeks stronger trade and energy ties with Turkey "
url: https://radiomoldova.md/p/89488/tofan-seeks-stronger-trade-and-energy-ties-with-turkey
published: 2026-11-11T16:40:03Z
language: en
author: "Rodica Mazur"
section: "Political"
source: radiomoldova.md
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# Tofan seeks stronger trade and energy ties with Turkey 

> Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Turkish Vice-President Cevdet Yılmaz discussed expanding trade, attracting energy investment and supporting Gagauzia during a meeting in Antalya on November 11, on the sidelines of COP31.

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Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Turkish Vice-President Cevdet Yılmaz discussed expanding trade, attracting energy investment and supporting Gagauzia during a meeting in Antalya on November 11, on the sidelines of COP31.

**Trade and investment opportunities**

The two officials discussed ways to expand bilateral trade and improve access for Moldovan products to the Turkish market, according to the Moldovan Government.

Particular attention was given to increasing the quota for Moldovan wine exports and attracting new investment.

Tofan also highlighted the role of Turkish companies in developing Moldova's energy sector, including their involvement in the Bălți–Suceava power line project and investments in renewable energy.

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**Cooperation in Gagauzia**

Support for the development of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia was another key topic. Tofan praised Türkiye's contribution to projects implemented in the region and reaffirmed Moldova's commitment to respecting Gagauzia's autonomy and protecting the community's cultural and linguistic identity.

Ahead of the November 15 elections in the region, Tofan thanked the Turkish side for supporting the participation of Turkish parliamentarians in monitoring the vote.

The officials also discussed preparations for the opening of a vocational college in Comrat, built with Türkiye's support. The institution is scheduled to open in September 2027.

**Tofan's meetings on the sidelines of COP31**

During his visit to Antalya, Tofan also met Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov on November 11.

He also held talks with Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Bosnia and Herzegovina's President Denis Bećirović, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

The discussions focused on Moldova's European integration path, economic cooperation and energy investment.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**

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