In 1995, the country became the first former Soviet republic admitted to the [[Council of Europe]]. In addition to its membership in [[NATO]]'s Partnership for Peace, Moldova also belongs to the [[United Nations]], the [[OSCE]], the North Atlantic Cooperation Council, the [[International Monetary Fund]], the [[World Bank]], and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Moldova is a member of the [[World Trade Organization]] (WTO). | In 1995, the country became the first former Soviet republic admitted to the [[Council of Europe]]. In addition to its membership in [[NATO]]'s Partnership for Peace, Moldova also belongs to the [[United Nations]], the [[OSCE]], the North Atlantic Cooperation Council, the [[International Monetary Fund]], the [[World Bank]], and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Moldova is a member of the [[World Trade Organization]] (WTO). |