Chicu: Moldova Will Receive the First Tranche of the Russian Loan in March

In March, Moldova will receive the first tranche of a loan for road infrastructure promised by Russia. This was stated by Prime Minister Ion Chicu during his working visit to Balti, Nordnews reports. “Now we are at the final stage of negotiations on this agreement. The first tranche, I think, will be agreed before the end of February, and it will be transferred to the state budget accounts in the next period. I think, in March,” the head of government said. Recall, at the end of 2019, President Igor Dodon said that Russia was ready to grant a $ 300 million loan to Moldova for infrastructure projects. According to the president, Russia will provide Moldova with money on almost the same terms as loans provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, or Romania.