After achieving independence from the Soviet Union, the Republic of Moldova established relations with other European countries. A course for European Union integration and neutrality define the country's foreign policy guidelines.

In 1995, the country became the first post-Soviet state admitted to the Council of Europe. In addition to its participation in NATO's Partnership for Peace program, Moldova is a member state of the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the North Atlantic Cooperation Council, the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Francophonie and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

In 2005, Moldova and EU established an action plan that sought to improve the collaboration between the two neighboring structures. After the Transnistria War, Moldova sought a peaceful resolution to the Transnistria conflict by working with Romania, Ukraine, and Russia, calling for international mediation, and cooperating with the OSCE and UN fact-finding and observer missions.Ejova, Cristina, and Anastasia Eșanu. "Public diplomacy of the European Union and its reflection in the Republic of Moldova." Moldoscopie 92.1 (2021): 43-53.

Overview List List of countries which Moldova maintains diplomatic relations with:

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Relations with the European Union

Moldova aspires to join the European UnionMoldova will prove that it can and has chances to become EU member , Moldpress News Agency, 19 June 2007 and is implementing its first three-year Action Plan within the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) of the EU.Moldova-EU Action Plan Approved by European Commission , 14 December 2004. Retrieved 2 July 2007

As regards its energy policy, Moldova was an observer to the treaty establishing Energy Community from the outset (2006). Following its interest in full membership, the European Commission was mandated to carry out negotiations with Moldova in 2007. In December 2009, the Energy Community Ministerial Council decided on the accession, but made it conditional to amendment of Moldova's gas law.Energy Community Ministerial Council Conclusions, Dec 2009. Moldova joined the Energy Community as a full-fledged member in March 2010.

Relations with NATO

NATO relations with Moldova date back to 1992, when the country joined the North Atlantic Cooperation Council. Moldova works alongside NATO allies and partner countries in a wide range of areas through the Partnership for Peace and the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council.

Relations with post-Soviet states The Moldovan Parliament approved the country's membership in the Commonwealth of Independent States and the CIS charter on economic union in April 1994. Moldova however has never participated in any military aspects of CIS, citing its neutral status.

In 1998, Moldova contributed to the founding of GUAM, a regional cooperation agreement made up of Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova. Although the agreement initially included a declaration of mutual defense, Moldova has since declared its disinterest in participating in any GUAM-based mutual defense initiative.

Russia continues to maintain a military presence in the Transnistrian region of Moldova, despite previous agreements with Moldova and within OSCE and CAF to withdraw its troops and ammunition.

Moldova was granted Observer Status in the Russian-led Eurasian Union in April 2017.

Relations with Transnistria

The territory of Moldova includes the separatist Transnistria region. Transnistria had a particularly large non-Moldovan population (about 60%) and broke away from Moldova less than a year after Moldova became independent at the fall of the Soviet Union. The Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic controls main part of this region, and also the city of Bender and its surrounding localities on the west bank. The international diplomatic situation with respect to the question of Transnistria determines and is determined by Moldova's relations with Russia. Russia, Ukraine, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, EU, and United States are involved at different degrees in the conflict resolution.

Relations with the United Kingdom On 20 November 2024, Moldova and the United Kingdom signed a Defence and Security Partnership.

Bilateral relations

Multilateral Organization Formal Relations BeganNotes Moldova joined the Council of Europe as a full member on 13 July 1995.See Moldova–European Union relations See Moldova–NATO relations

Africa Americas Country Formal relations beganNotes 12 May 1993 Chile is accredited to Moldova from it embassy in Bucharest, Romania. Moldova does not have an accreditation to Chile. 6 April 1993 Guatemala is accredited to Moldova from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. Moldova does not have an accreditation to Guatemala. 14 January 1992 Mexico is accredited in Moldova from its embassy in Bucharest, Romania and maintains an honorary consulate in Chișinău.Embassy of Mexico in Romania Moldova is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.Embassy of Moldova in the United States 18 February 1992 See Moldova–United States relations

The United States recognized the independence of Moldova on 25 December 1991, and opened an embassy in its capital, Chișinău, in March 1992. A trade agreement providing reciprocal most-favored-nation tariff treatment became effective in July 1992. An Overseas Private Investment Corporation agreement, which encourages U.S. private investment by providing direct loans and loan guarantees, was signed in June 1992. A bilateral investment treaty was signed in April 1993. A generalized system of preferences status was granted in August 1995, and some Eximbank coverage became available in November 1995.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made a visit to Moldova in December 2013 to support the former Soviet republic's pro-Western moves in the face of Russian pressure.

The United States remains committed to the 5+2 format as a means to resolving the Transnistria conflict. The United States supports a comprehensive settlement that affirms Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while providing a special status for Transnistria. Moldova has an embassy in Washington, D.C.. United States has an embassy in Chișinău. See also: Embassy of the United States to Moldova and Embassy of Moldova, Washington, D.C.

Asia Country Formal relations beganNotes29 May 1992 Azerbaijan has an embassy in Chișinău. Moldova has an embassy in Baku. Both countries are full members of BSEC, the Council of Europe, OSCE and the United Nations. 30 January 1992See China–Moldova relations China has an embassy in Chișinău. Moldova has an embassy in Beijing. 20 March 1993See India–Moldova relations India is accredited to Moldova from its embassy in Bucharest, Romania Moldova is accredited to India through its embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan. 22 June 1992See Israel–Moldova relations Israel is accredited to Moldova from its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine. Moldova has an embassy in Tel Aviv. 16 September 1992 Moldova has an embassy in Astana. Kazakhstan has a consulate-general in Chișinău. 3 February 1992See Moldova–Turkey relations Moldova has an embassy in Ankara and a consulate-general in Istanbul. Turkey has an embassy in Chișinău. Both countries are full members of BSEC. Speaking in Comrat in August 2018 when referencing the country's allies, President Igor Dodon said "we have friends who are close to Gagauzia, and I believe to Moldova, as well, they are Russia and Turkey."Dodon Denounces Romania Reunification Idea In Rare Visit To Gagauzia rferl.org 20 August 2017

Europe Country Formal relations beganNotes 23 December 1992 See Albania–Moldova relations 25 March 1992 See Austria–Moldova relations Austria has an embassy Chișinău. Moldova has an embassy in Vienna. See also: Embassy of Austria, Chișinău 19 November 1992 See Belarus–Moldova relations Diplomatic relations between Belarus and Moldova were established on 19 November 1992. That same year, an agreement on friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries was signed. Belarus has an embassy in Chișinău. Moldova has an embassy in Minsk. The first official Moldovan visit to Minsk was by Petru Lucinschi in June 2000. Nicolae Timofti later visited in October 2013, July 2015 and October 2016, and was followed in July 2017 by Igor Dodon. List of Ambassadors of Moldova in Belarus: Nicolae Dudău (1998-2001), Gheorghe Hioară (2010-2017), Victor Sorocean (2017–Present) 5 February 1992 Bulgaria recognized Moldova on 28 December 1991. Since 1992, Bulgaria has an embassy in Chișinău. Moldova has embassy in Sofia. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. 21 February 1992 See Cyprus–Moldova relations 1 June 1992See Czech Republic–Moldova relations Czech Republic has an embassy in Chișinău Moldova has an embassy in Prague. 20 January 1992See Denmark–Moldova relations Denmark has an embassy in Chișinău. Moldova is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in The Hague, the Netherlands. 10 November 1992 See Estonia–Moldova relations Estonia has an embassy office in Chișinău. Moldova has an embassy in Tallinn. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe. Estonia is an EU member and Moldova is an EU candidate. 26 February 1992 See Finland–Moldova relations Finland is accredited to Moldova from its embassy in Bucharest, Romania. Moldova is accredited to Finland from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. 25 June 1992See Georgia–Moldova relations Until 1991, both countries were part of the USSR and before 1918 part of the Russian empire. Georgia has an embassy in Chișinău. Moldova is accredited to Georgia from its embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan. Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Moldova 30 April 1992See Germany–Moldova relations Germany has an embassy in Chișinău. Moldova has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt. See Greece–Moldova relations Diplomatic relations between Greece and Moldova were established 27 March 1992 after the collapse of the Soviet Union Greece is accredited to Moldova from its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine. Moldova has an embassy in Athens. 21 February 1992See Italy–Moldova relations Italy has an embassy in Chișinău. Moldova has an embassy in Rome and a consulate-general in Milan. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe. 1 September 1992 Latvia has an embassy in Chișinău.https://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/moldova/consular-information Moldova has an embassy in Riga. 10 July 1993See Moldova–Netherlands relations Moldova has an embassy in The Hague. Netherlands has an embassy office in Chișinău. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe. 27 January 1995See Moldova–North Macedonia relations 14 July 1992 See Moldova–Poland relations Moldova has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Chișinău. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe. 10 February 1993 See Moldova–Portugal relations Moldova has an embassy in Lisbon. Portugal is accredited to Moldova from its embassy in Bucharest, Romania. 27 August 1991 See Moldova–Romania relations