# Turkey-Moldova economic and defense cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-moldova-economic-and-defense-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-08-17T15:38:03.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat met with a Moldovan delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister Eugen Osmochescu and Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatii, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The discussions focused on accelerating trade, increasing mutual investments, and developing strategic partnerships in technology and the defence industry. Bolat stated that the “prosperity and regional stability” of both nations depend on these cooperative steps.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Trade Minister Ömer Bolat visits Çorum to discuss regional economy

Trade Minister Ömer Bolat visited Çorum to discuss regional investments, noting the city's role in defense and agriculture, while Mayor Aşgın reported Beltaş's projected 700 million lira turnover.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trade-minister-mer-bolat-visits-orum-to-discuss-economic-growth

### 2026-07-30: Turkey and Moldova Discuss Boosting Bilateral Trade and Defense Cooperation

Turkey’s trade minister Ömer Bolat met Moldova’s Eugen Osmochescu and Anatolie Nosatii to discuss expanding bilateral trade, defence‑industry ties and mutual investment.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-and-moldova-discuss-boosting-bilateral-trade-and-defense-cooperation

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