Crearea unei uniuni vamale cu Uniunea Europeană în 1996 a permis consolidarea relaţiilor economice. De atunci nivelul integrării pieţei a crescut considerabil, în special sub aspectul liberei circulaţii a mărfurilor.
The creation of a customs union with the European Union in 1996 allowed for the deepening of economic relations. A considerable degree of market integration has been achieved since, particularly with regard to the free movement of goods.