Bilateral relations

Australia formally established diplomatic relations with Moldova in 1992.

Australia enjoys warm and friendly relations with Moldova, with both countries actively participating in a range of multilateral forums. Moldova is a member of a number of international organisations including the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, World Trade Organization, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Moldova is a member of NATO's Partnership for Peace and the EU's Eastern Partnership along with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, and Ukraine.

Australia supports Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity, noting efforts of the OSCE (Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe) to resolve the Transnistrian Settlement Process.

Australia's Ambassador in Kyiv is accredited to Moldova. Moldova has no diplomatic representation in Australia.

Australia's trade and investment relationship with Moldova is modest. Economic and trade information can be found in the Moldova Country Fact Sheet [PDF].

Foreign policy

Moldova's foreign policy priorities include European integration, improving and maintaining good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation, and developing bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

Moldova has actively participated in the EU's European Neighbourhood Policy. In July 2016, the Moldova-European Union Association Agreement entered into force. In April 2014, the EU lifted visa restrictions on Moldova, allowing its citizens to travel freely throughout the EU Schengen passport-free area.

Moldova was granted EU candidate status on 22 June 2022, following its application in March that year. Accession negotiations officially began in June 2024. On 20 October 2024, Moldova passed a referendum to enshrine the goal of EU membership in its constitution.

Australian Embassy in Ukraine (accredited to Moldova)

The Embassy can be contacted on the details below:

Telephone: + 380 44 290 6400
Website: ukraine.embassy.gov.au
X: @AUinUA
Facebook: Australian Embassy, Ukraine
Email: AustEmbKyiv@dfat.gov.au

The Australian Government continues to advise ‘do not travel’ to Ukraine due to the volatile security environment and military conflict. For consular assistance, please e-mail the Embassy on consular.kyiv@dfat.gov.au. Those with significant concerns for their welfare or that of other Australians should contact the Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135 in Australia or +61 2 6261 3305 outside Australia.

Travel

See Smartraveller for Information on travelling to Moldova