Development Partner: ESTONIA
Development/Implementing Agency
Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Moldova and the Republic of Estonia were established in November 1992. Since then, they have developed steadily, with several bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding being concluded. Estonia supports the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political and socio-economic development of the Republic of Moldova. The Republic of Moldova became a priority country for Estonia's bilateral development cooperation in 2006, and Estonia has been providing assistance through development cooperation projects since 2000. The partnership with the Republic of Moldova occupies an important place in Estonian foreign policy, a fact reflected in "Estonia’s Strategy for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid 2024–2030". The framework and objectives of the cooperation are aligned with the provisions of the Association Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the United Union.
Contact Details
Embassy of the Republic of Estonia to the Republic of Moldova, based in Bucharest
Address: 4A Modrogan Alley, Apt. 3, Sector 1, Bucharest
Phone: +40 21 3115522
Fax: +40 21 3115529
E-mail: Embassy.Bucharest@mfa.ee
Embassy of the Republic of Moldova to the Republic of Estonia
Address: 10117 Tallinn, Narva mnt 7, entrance 3, 5th floor, off. 546-547
Phone: (+372) 64 20 203
Fax: (+372) 64 20 204
E-mail: tallinn@mfa.gov.md
Legal Framework for Cooperation
According to the State Register of Treaties, the Republic of Moldova and Estonia have concluded over 27 bilateral treaties/agreements/Memoranda of Understanding regulating the following areas: development of democracy, the rule of law and good governance, international road transport of passengers and goods, avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and on capital, cooperation in combating crime, economic and technical-scientific cooperation, cooperation in the exchange of information in the field of money laundering, terrorist financing and related offenses, combating the legalization of proceeds from illicit activities, readmission of persons staying without authorization, social security between the Republic of Moldova and the Republic of Estonia, education, culture, youth, and sports.
Strategic Programming Documents
Priority Sectors / Areas of Cooperation
Estonia has focused its cooperation in the Republic of Moldova on three priority areas:
• promoting democracy,
• supporting economic development, with an emphasis on regional development, as well as
• promoting education and lifelong learning.
Following June 23, 2022, when the Republic of Moldova obtained the EU candidate status, supporting the European integration process also became a priority area of Estonian cooperation. The candidate status strengthened the motivation for implementing the reforms necessary for the democratic development of society, including in the priority fields supported by Estonia These sectors will continue to represent priorities of bilateral cooperation.
Concurrently, support provided to the Republic of Moldova through international organizations and other international donors has also become an important form of cooperation. Estonia has implemented Development programs to enhance the capacity of the Moldovan community and its readiness to respond to disasters, and to establish rescue and firefighting units with modern training and equipment; strengthening diaspora organizations and supporting the promotion of national identity, culture, language, and traditions abroad; as well as identifying and adopting best practices in the field of digitalization of public services through various initiatives: the Compatriots Program, the "SPRINT" Program, and the Diaspora Engagement Hub (DEH) Program.
Type of Funds / Financial Instruments and Assistance Modalities
Technical and Financial Assistance Projects
United Nations Programs
Programming, Approval, and Implementation Procedures
Projects are drafted and approved bilaterally, based on Government Negotiation Protocols, as well as through the exchange of Verbal Notes.
Other Information
The Moldovan-Estonian bilateral cooperation reflects the strategic partnership between the two states, grounded on democratic values, digitalization, education, and sustainable development. Implemented projects directly contribute to the modernization of public institutions, improvement of professional skills, and the European integration of the Republic of Moldova.
From the second half of 2026, the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia will be opened in Chișinău.
Regulatory Framework
The regulatory framework between the Republic of Moldova and the Republic of Estonia is governed by more than 27 bilateral agreements and treaties[cite: 2]. These facilitate economic cooperation, social protection of citizens, investment attraction, and the continuous support provided by Estonia in the European path and digitalization of the Republic of Moldova.
