The free trade agreement (FTA) between Moldova and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states will take effect in relations between Moldova and Switzerland on 1 April 2025.
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), established in 1960, comprises four member countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
The agreement was originally signed on 27 June 2023.
Earlier, the FTA between Moldova and EFTA was scheduled to take effect on 1 September 2024. Moldova is the first partner to include EFTA’s comprehensive e-commerce chapter and new model on trade and sustainable development.