Foreign Relations of Romania

Romania joined the European Union (EU) on January 1, 2007. Romania also declared its public support for Turkey and Croatia joining the European Union. Romania shares a privileged economic relation with Turkey. Romania has developed strong relations with Hungary, with the latter playing a key role in supporting Romania's bid to join the EU.

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
Albania 28 December 1913 See Foreign relations of Albania and Albania-Romania relations
  • Albanians of Romania
  • Albania has an embassy in Bucharest.
  • Romania has an embassy in Tirana.
Austria 1878-09-23 See Foreign relations of Austria

Austria (Austria-Hungary, in that era) was the first country who recognized Romania's independence from Turkey (the Ottoman Empire at that time). The relations were suspended on August 27, 1916 when Romania declared war on Austria-Hungary, entering the First World War. On August 27, 1920, the diplomatic relations were resumed, this time with Austria proper, due to the dissolution of the Austria-Hungary Empire. On April 5, 1938 relations were suspended again, few days before the annexation of Austria by Germany (Anschluss). Relations resumed on October 8, 1947, two years after Austria's secession from Germany.

  • Romania has an embassy in Vienna and 5 honorary consulates (in Eisenstadt, Graz, Linz, Salzburg and Vienna).
  • The Republic of Austria has an embassy in Bucharest and an honorary consulate in Timişoara.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: September 23 1878 - August 27 1916; August 27, 1920 - April 5, 1938.
  • Political mission: October 8, 1947 - August 1, 1955.
  • Legation: August 1, 1955 - September 26, 1963.
  • Embassy: since September 26, 1963.

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • September 23 1878 - August 27 1916
  • August 27, 1920 - April 5, 1938
  • since October 8, 1947.
Belgium 1880-03-29 See Foreign relations of Belgium
  • Romania has an embassy in Brussels, 5 honorary consulates (in Antwerp, Brugge, Liège, Mechelen and Tournai) and the Romanian Cultural Institute in Brussels.
  • The Kingdom of Belgium has an embassy in Bucharest.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: March 29 1880 - February 11, 1941; July 4, 1946 - December 3, 1963
  • Embassy: since December 3, 1963

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • March 29 1880 - February 11, 1941
  • since July 4, 1946
Bulgaria 1879-07-28 See Bulgaria–Romania relations and Foreign relations of Bulgaria
  • Romania has an embassy in Sofia and 2 honorary consulates (in Burgas and Silistra).
  • The Republic of Bulgaria has an embassy in Bucharest.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Diplomatic Agency: July 28 1879 - June 16 1909
  • Legation: June 16 1909 - July 10 1913; August 17 1913 - August 30 1916; October 1, 1920 - February 15, 1948.
  • Embassy: since February 15, 1948

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • July 28 1879 - July 10 1913
  • August 17 1913 - August 30 1916
  • since October 1, 1920
Cyprus 1960-08-16 See Foreign relations of Cyprus

Cyprus joined the European Union as a full member on May 1, 2004, while Romania joined on January 1, 2007.

  • Romania has an embassy in Nicosia and an honorary consulate in Larnaca.
  • The Republic of Cyprus has an embassy in Bucharest and an honorary consulate in Constanţa.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: August 16 - November 13, 1960
  • Embassy: since November 13, 1960

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • since August 16, 1960
Czech Republic 1919-04-06 See Foreign relations of the Czech Republic
  • Romania has an embassy in Prague and the Romanian Cultural Institute (Prague).
  • Czech Republic has an embassy in Bucharest and an honorary consulate in Timişoara.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Governmental mission: April 6 1919 - January 30, 1920
  • Legation: January 30, 1920 - July 1, 1939
  • Political Mission: June 7 - October 1, 1945
  • Legation: October 1, 1945 - December 1, 1947
  • Embassy: December 1, 1947

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • April 6 1919 - July 1, 1939
  • since June 7, 1945
Denmark 1917-04-26 See Denmark-Romania relations and Foreign relations of Denmark
  • Romania has an embassy in Copenhagen.
  • Denmark has an embassy in Bucharest.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: April 26 1917 - December 24, 1964
  • Embassy: since December 24, 1964

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • since April 26 1917
Estonia 1924-03-21 See Foreign relations of Estonia

Between 1924-1940, the diplomatic representation of Romania in Estonia was handled by the Romanian legation in Warsaw, Poland.

  • Romania has no diplomatic office in Estonia. The diplomatic representation of Romania is Estonia is handled by the Romanian embassy in Helsinki, in neighbouring Finland.
  • Estonia has no embassy in Romania, only an honorary consulate in Bucharest. The diplomatic representation of Estonia in Romania is handled by the Estonian embassy in Warsaw, Poland.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: March 21, 1924 - August 6, 1940
  • Embassy: since September 13, 1991

Diplomatic relations' timeline: March 21, 1924 - August 6, 1940 since September 13, 1991
Finland 1920-06-28 See Foreign relations of Finland
  • Romania has an embassy in Helsinki.
  • Finland has an embassy in Bucharest and two honorary consulates in Bucharest and Constanţa.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: June 28, 1920 - August 12, 1963
  • Embassy: since August 12, 1963

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • since June 28, 1920
France 1880-02-20 See France–Romania relations
Germany 1880-02-20 See Foreign relations of Germany
  • Romania has an embassy in Berlin, 2 general consulates (in Bonn and Munich), 5 honorary consulates (in Alpen, Bad Kreuznach, Kassel, Potsdam and Stuttgart) and the Romanian Cultural Institute "Titu Maiorescu" (in Berlin).
  • Germany has an embassy in Bucharest and 2 general consulates (in Sibiu and Timişoara).

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Diplomatic Agency: 1872 - February 20 1880
  • Legation: February 20 1880 - August 28 1916; September 29, 1920 - August 23, 1944
  • Embassy: since January 31, 1967

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • February 20 1880 - August 28 1916
  • September 29, 1920 - August 23, 1944
  • since January 31, 1967
Greece 1880-01-08 See Greco–Romanian relations and Foreign relations of Greece

The level of Romanian-Greek bilateral relations are considered exceptionally good as the two countries share numerous cultural and historical connections, and because Greece has warmly supported and contributed to Romania's entry into NATO and prompt accession into the European Union. Greece was the fifth member state of the EU and first among the old members to ratify the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the EU. Greece is among the three top investors in Romania, with almost 800 active businesses and invested capital totalling 3 billion euros.

  • Romania has an embassy in Athens, a general consulate in Thessaloniki and an honorary consulate in Corfu.
  • Greece has an embassy in Bucharest.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: January 8 1880 - October 15 1892; July 15 1896 - January 1, 1939
  • Embassy: January 1, 1939 - September 11, 1940
  • Legation: September 11, 1940 - June 24, 1941
  • Embassy: since August 25, 1956

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • January 8 1880 - October 15 1892
  • July 15 1896 - June 24, 1941
  • since August 25, 1956
Hungary 1920-08-21 See Hungary–Romania relations and Foreign relations of Hungary

Both countries shares 443 km of common border.

  • Romania has an embassy in Budapest, 2 general consulates (in Gyula and Szeged) and the Romanian Cultural Institute in Budapest.
  • Hungary has an embassy in Bucharest, 2 general consulates (in Cluj-Napoca and Miercurea-Ciuc) and 2 honorary consulates (in Constanţa and Iaşi).

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: August 21, 1920 - August 30, 1944
  • Diplomatic Mission: December 10, 1946 - November 5, 1947
  • Legation: November 5, 1947 - February 5, 1953
  • Embassy: since February 5, 1953

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • August 21, 1920 - August 30, 1944
  • since December 10, 1946
Ireland 1990-04-18 See Ireland–Romania relations and Foreign relations of Ireland

Romania opened its embassy in Dublin on May 20, 1994. Ireland opened its embassy in Bucharest on August 15, 2005.

  • Romania has an embassy in Dublin.
  • Ireland has an embassy in Bucharest.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Embassy: since April 18, 1990

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • since April 18, 1990
Italy 1879-12-06 See Foreign relations of Italy
  • Romania has an embassy in Rome, 4 general consulates (in Bologna, Milan, Turin and Trieste), 6 honorary consulates (in Ancona, Florence, Genoa, Napoli, Trento, Treviso) and 2 Romanian Cultural Institutes (in Rome and Venice)
  • Italy has an embassy in Bucharest, a general consulate in Timişoara and 4 honorary consulates (in Cluj-Napoca, Constanţa, Craiova and Piatra Neamţ).

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: December 6 1879 - March 9, 1964
  • Embassy: since March 9, 1964

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • since December 6 1879
Latvia 1922-06-02 See Foreign relations of Latvia

Between June 2, 1922 - October 18, 1939, the diplomatic representation of Latvia in Romania was handled by the Latvian legation in Prague, in then neighbouring Czechoslovakia. In 1924, Latvia opened 3 honorary consulates in Romania (in Bucharest, Constanţa and Galaţi). On October 18, 1939, Latvia opened its legation in Bucharest. In May 1929, Romania opened its legation in Riga.

  • Romania has no embassy in Latvia, only an honorary consulate in Riga. The diplomatic representation of Romania in Latvia is handled by the Romanian embassy in Vilnius, in neighbouring Lithuania.
  • Latvia has no diplomatic office in Romania. The diplomatic representation of Latvia in Romania is handled by the Latvian embassy in Warsaw, Poland.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: June 2, 1922 - August 5, 1940
  • Embassy: since September 13, 1991

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • June 2, 1922 - August 5, 1940
  • since September 13, 1991
Lithuania 1924-08-21 See Lithuania–Romania relations and Foreign relations of Lithuania

Between 1924 - 1940, the diplomatic representation of Lithuania in Romania was handled by the Lithuanian legation in Prague, in then neighbouring Czechoslovakia. Romania recognized Lithuania’s independence again on August 26, 1991. Diplomatic relations between both countries resumed on September 13, 1991. Lithuania has an embassy in Bucharest. Romania has an embassy in Vilnius. Both countries are full members of the European Union, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Both counties were admitted into NATO in the 2002 expansion, with President of the United States visiting both countries in November of that year as part of a tour to welcome them as member nations.

  • Romania has an embassy in Vilnius.
  • Lithuania has an embassy in Bucharest.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: August 21, 1924 - August 3, 1940
  • Embassy: since September 13, 1991

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • August 21, 1924 - August 3, 1940
  • since September 13, 1991
Luxembourg 1910-12-18 See Foreign relations of Luxembourg
  • Romania has an embassy in Luxembourg.
  • Luxembourg has an honorary consulate in Bucharest. The diplomatic representation of Luxembourg in Romania is handled by the Luxembourgian embassy in Athens, Greece.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: December 18 1910 - July 15, 1940; July 4, 1946 - November 15, 1966
  • Embassy: since November 15, 1966

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • December 18 1910 - July 15, 1940
  • since July 4, 1946
Malta 1968-06-07 See Foreign relations of Malta
  • Romania has an honorary consulate in Valletta. The diplomatic representation of Romania in Malta is handled by the Romanian embassy in Rome, in neighbouring Italy.
  • Malta has an honorary consulate in Bucharest. The diplomatic representation of Malta in Romania is handled by the Chancellory of Malta in Romania, oddly situated in Valletta, Malta (in the headquarters of the Maltese Foreign Affairs Office).

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Embassy: since June 7, 1968

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • since June 7, 1968
Netherlands 1880-01-24 See Netherlands–Romania relations and Foreign relations of Netherlands

Both countries are full members of NATO and of the European Union.

  • Romania has an embassy in The Hague and 2 honorary consulates (in Leidschendam and Sint-Michielsgestel).
  • The Netherlands have an embassy in Bucharest and 2 honorary consulates (in Timişoara and Constanţa).

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: January 24 1880 - February 12, 1941; February 17, 1946 - August 25, 1966
  • Embassy: since August 25, 1966

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • January 24 1880 - February 12, 1941
  • since February 17, 1946
Poland 1919-02-22 See Poland–Romania relations and Foreign relations of Poland

See also Polish-Romanian alliance

  • Romania has an embassy in Warsaw, 2 honorary consulates (in Bialystok and Poznań) and the Romanian Cultural Institute in Warsaw.
  • Poland has an embassy in Bucharest.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Provisional mission: February 22 - June 22, 1919
  • Legation: June 22, 1919 - June 26, 1937
  • Embassy: June 26, 1937 - October 28, 1940
  • Legation: September 18 - November 11, 1945
  • Embassy: November 11, 1945

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • February 22 1919 - October 28, 1940
  • September 18, 1945
Portugal 1917-08-25 See Foreign relations of Portugal
  • Romania has an embassy in Lisbon, 3 honorary consulates (Estoril, Algarve and Porto) and the Romanian Cultural Institute in Lisbon.
  • Portugal has an embassy in Bucharest.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: August 25 1917 - November 7, 1947
  • Embassy: since May 31, 1974

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • August 25 1917 - November 7, 1947
  • since May 31, 1974
Slovakia 1939-07-01 See Romania–Slovakia relations and Foreign relations of Slovakia

Romania and Czechoslovakia established diplomatic relations on April 6 1919. Both countries are full members of NATO and of the European Union.

  • Romania has embassy in Bratislava.
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Bucharest and an honorary consulate in Salonta.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Mission: July 1, 1939 - August 30, 1944
  • Embassy: since January 1, 1993

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • July 1, 1939 - August 23, 1944
  • since January 1, 1993
Slovenia 1992-08-28 See Romania–Slovenia relations and Foreign relations of Slovenia

Romania recognized Slovenia's independence six months after the official declaration, on January 18, 1992. Romania opened its embassy in Ljubljana on August 1, 1993. Both countries are full members of NATO and of the European Union and participated in the 2004 Bucharest conference on Danube river basin.

  • Romania has an embassy in Ljubljana.
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Bucharest.
Spain 1881-07-05 See Romania–Spain relations and Foreign relations of Spain

Both countries are full members of the Latin Union, of NATO and of the European Union. There are around 730,000 people of Romanian descent living in Spain (See Romanians in Spain).

  • Romania has an embassy in Madrid, 3 general consulates (in Barcelona, Bilbao and Sevilla), 3 consulates (in Almería, Castellón de la Plana and Zaragoza), 2 honorary consulates (in Murcia and Navarra) and the Romanian Cultural Institute in Madrid.
  • Spain has an embassy in Bucharest.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: July 5 1881 - April 4, 1946
  • Consulate: January 5, 1967 - January 21, 1977
  • Embassy: since January 21, 1977

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • July 5 1881 - April 4, 1946
  • since January 21, 1977
Sweden 1916-03-18 See Romania–Sweden relations and Foreign relations of Sweden

Both countries are full members of the European Union. In 2009 Romanian Radio Broadcasting Company was nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.

  • Romania has an embassy in Stockholm, an honorary consulate in Malmö and the Romanian Cultural Institute in Stockholm.
  • Sweden has an embassy in Bucharest and an honorary consulate in Timişoara.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: March 18 1916 - January 31, 1964
  • Embassy: since January 31, 1964

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • since March 18 1916
United Kingdom 1880-02-20 See Romania – United Kingdom relations and Foreign relations of the United Kingdom

Both countries are members of the European Union and NATO. In 2009 Romanian immigrants were attacked in Northern Ireland. See also Romanian Britons

  • Romania has an embassy in London, 6 honorary consulates (in Aberdeen, Hirwaun, Edinburgh, Leeds, Morpeth, Northumberland and Southampton) and the Romanian Cultural Institute in London.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Bucharest.

Diplomatic relations' level:

  • Legation: February 20 1880 - February 15, 1941
  • Political mission: February 7, 1946 - September 17, 1947
  • Legation: September 17, 1947 - December 1, 1963
  • Embassy: since December 1, 1963

Diplomatic relations' timeline:

  • February 20 1880 - February 15, 1941
  • since February 7, 1946

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