Israel Opens First Embassy in Moldova, 30 Years After Establishing Diplomatic Ties
Moldova opened an embassy in Tel Aviv in 1994, while Israel has previously maintained a non-resident ambassador to Moldova.
By Shula Rosen, United with Israel
Three decades after recognizing Moldova, Israel has opened its first embassy in the country.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar attended the inauguration ceremony in the capital city, Chișinău, where he met with Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mihai Popșoi.
“This is a historic moment that marks a milestone in the relations between our countries,” said Foreign Minister Sa’ar. “Moldova is a friendly nation to Israel. Our policy is to strengthen ties with our allies. Today, we are upgrading our relationship, and we do so with great joy.”
Israel recognized Moldova as an independent nation in 1991, and diplomatic relations were formally established in 1992. Moldova opened an embassy in Tel Aviv in 1994, while Israel has previously maintained a non-resident ambassador to Moldova.
Over the years, the two countries have fostered commercial ties, with Moldovan and Israeli companies collaborating in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, energy, information technology, software development, and electronics.
Moldova presents an attractive opportunity for Israeli businesses due to its strategic location in Central Europe and its streamlined trade regulations, which have removed bureaucratic obstacles to foreign investment.
In July 2023, then-Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat met with Moldova’s Ambassador to Israel, Alexandr Roitman, to negotiate a free trade agreement. Discussions included cooperation on licensing and facilitating employment opportunities for Moldovan workers in Israel.
Ambassador Roitman emphasized that the agreement would contribute to a balanced trade relationship and that Israel and Moldova were entering a new era of bilateral cooperation, strengthened by political engagement and economic partnerships.
Then-Foreign Minister Eli Cohen’s visit to Moldova in 2023 marked the first visit by an Israeli foreign minister to the country in a decade.
Roitman also highlighted growing security cooperation between the two nations, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He noted that Israel shares Moldova’s security concerns, especially as ties between Iran and Russia deepen.
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