Moldova–Spain relations
diplomatic relations between Moldova and the Kingdom of Spain
Moldovan–Spanish relations are foreign relations between Spain and Moldova. On 30 January 1992, Spain established diplomatic relations with Moldova. Spain is represented in Moldova via its embassy in Bucharest in Romania.
In 2008, the Spanish government indicated that 12,582 Moldovan citizens were legally working there. Spain was a significant investor in Moldova through Unión Fenosa which owns three of Moldova's five energy distribution companies. Fenosa/Naturgy sold off her stock in the companies.
Spain is a member of the European Union, which Moldova applied for in 2022.
History
On January 30, 1992, Spain established diplomatic relations with Moldova. The spokesman of Foreign Affairs Department of the Popular Party, Javier Rupérez, headed the Spanish delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe on 23 February 1994 to Chişinău to observe the development of the first democratic elections in Moldova. The observers maintained contacts with the first President of Moldova Snegur and other authorities of the country.
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