History of diplomatic relations
Moldova recognised the Republic of Estonia on 28 August 1991, and Estonia recognised the Republic of Moldova on 20 February 1992. Diplomatic relations between Estonia and Moldova were established on 10 November 1992.
From 2024 to 2026, Estonia’s Ambassador to Moldova was Aune Kotli, who was based in Bucharest. Estonia was represented in Chişinău by Chargé d’Affaires Mart Viires.
On 7 September 2026, Siiri Königsberg presented her credentials as the first Estonian Ambassador to reside in Moldova.
Since October 2006, Estonia’s Honorary Consul in Moldova has been Igor Goncearov, based in Chişinău.
Moldova is represented in Estonia by Ambassador Eugen Caras, who presented his credentials to President Alar Karis on 1 October 2024. Moldova also has an Honorary Consul in Estonia, Einar Vallbaum, based in Kunda. His consular district covers the counties of Lääne-Viru, Ida-Viru, Järva, Jõgeva, Harju, Lääne, Saare, Hiiu and Rapla.
The Estonia–Moldova Parliamentary Group was first established in the Riigikogu in September 2005. An Estonia friendship group has existed in the Parliament of Moldova since 2006. The Chair of the Estonia–Moldova Parliamentary Group is Luisa Värk.
Bilateral relations
To Estonia
May 2026 – President Maia Sandu
February 2026 – Deputy Prime Minister Cristina Gherasimov
May 2025 – Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi
January 2023 – Minister of Foreign Affairs Nicu Popescu
April 2016 – Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrei Galbur
October 2011 – Prime Minister Vladimir Filat, Minister of Foreign Affairs Iurie Leancă, Minister of Defence Vitalie Marinuţa, Minister of Social Affairs Valentina Buliga, Minister of Education Mihai Şleahtiţchi and Minister of the Environment Gheorghe Şalaru
June 2010 – Minister of Foreign Affairs Iurie Leancă
To Moldova
May 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna
February 2026 – President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar
October 2024 – Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna
August 2024 – President Alar Karis
April 2023 – Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna with the NB8 foreign ministers
March 2022 – President Alar Karis
June 2018 – Prime Minister Jüri Ratas
February 2017 – Minister of Foreign Affairs Sven Mikser
April 2015 – Minister of Foreign Affairs Keit Pentus-Rosimannus
October 2013 – President Toomas Hendrik Ilves
September 2013 – Minister of Foreign Affairs Urmas Paet
Agreements concluded between Estonia and Croatia can be found in Riigi Teataja (in Estonian).
For detailed information, see the application of Statistics Estonia.
For more information, visit the development cooperation page.
Last updated: 11.09.2026
