Trade policy is an important factor of sustainable economic development, one of the most important areas that affect the well-being of the nation. In order to contribute to the sustainable economic development of the Republic of Moldova, trade policy should be developed based on the overall vision of the country, is closely correlated with other economic development initiatives that exist at the national level, such as: the competitiveness of the economy, the increase in the quality of the workforce and human development, the reform of the agricultural sector and increase employment, development of transit and transport infrastructure etc.