# Moldova-Türkiye economic relations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/moldova-trkiye-economic-relations
> Updated: 2026-09-02T06:21:02.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan announced a goal to double bilateral trade with Türkiye to $2 billion within approximately two years. Current trade volumes are roughly $1 billion, making up about 5% of Moldova’s GDP. The Prime Minister noted that 1,200 Turkish companies are already active in Moldova across sectors such as energy, tourism, and road construction, and suggested Moldova could act as a strategic export platform for Turkish manufacturers seeking EU access.

Following this, President Maia Sandu met with the Turkish Ambassador in Chișinău to further discuss bilateral relations and investments.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Economic cooperation and budget management updates in Romania and Moldova

Economic discussions in Romania focus on agricultural cooperation between Timiș and the Netherlands, while Moldova addresses bilateral ties with Turkey and manages a projected 2026 budget deficit.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/economic-cooperation-and-budget-management-updates-in-romania-and-moldova

### 2026-08-24: Moldova and Türkiye target $2 billion in bilateral trade

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan aims to double trade with Türkiye to $2 billion, leveraging Moldova’s EU integration path and existing Turkish investments in energy and construction.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moldova-and-trkiye-target-2-billion-in-bilateral-trade

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