The foreign relations of Romania are conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerul Afacerilor Externe; MAE). Romania is a member of NATO and the European Union. Diplomatic list List of countries which Romania maintains diplomatic relations with (all UN members except Bhutan and Tonga): Relations by Continent Europe (Inside the European Union) 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. Europe (Outside of the European Union) Asia Africa: Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) Africa: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Africa: Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) Africa: Northwest and Horn of Africa (mostly IGAD) Africa: East African Community (EAC) Africa: Southern African Development Community (SADC) Africa: Indian Ocean's islands North America and the Caribbean South and Central America Oceania Countries which Romania has no diplomatic relations with Europe Caucasus Asia Africa International Organizations Romania is a member of the following international organisations: Council of Europe International Atomic Energy Agency International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies NATO United Nations International Maritime Organization Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Black Sea Trade and Development Bank Union for the Mediterranean Antarctic Treaty System (without consulting status) Asia–Europe Meeting European Patent Organisation Interpol European Space Agency See also List of diplomatic missions in Romania List of diplomatic missions of Romania List of Romanian diplomats Romania's foreign policy in the years preceding the outbreak of the World War I References