President Droupadi Murmu is set to begin a week-long State visit to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania from July 19 to 25, reinforcing India’s commitment to expanding diplomatic and economic partnerships across Eastern Europe. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the tour reflects New Delhi’s growing focus on strengthening bilateral relations with the region.
The first stop will be Moldova, where President Murmu will arrive on July 20 at the invitation of President Maia Sandu. The visit marks a historic occasion as it will be the first time an Indian President has traveled to the country. During her stay, President Murmu will hold delegation-level discussions with President Sandu and meet Parliament President Igor Grosu. She is also scheduled to interact with members of the Moldova-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, address the India-Moldova Business Forum, and engage with the Indian diaspora.
The MEA stated that India and Moldova enjoy cordial relations and have significant opportunities to expand cooperation in sectors including agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, information technology, and education. The visit is expected to pave the way for a broader strategic partnership between the two nations.
President Murmu will then travel to North Macedonia from July 21 to 22 at the invitation of President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova. This will also be the first-ever visit by an Indian President to the country. During the visit, she will hold bilateral talks with the President and meet Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and senior parliamentary leaders. Her itinerary also includes an address to the Assembly of North Macedonia and participation in the India-North Macedonia Business Forum.
Officials believe both countries can expand collaboration in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, science and technology, information technology, and IT-enabled services, creating new opportunities for economic growth and innovation.
The final leg of the tour will take President Murmu to Romania from July 23 to 25. The visit will be the first by an Indian President in more than 30 years. She will meet President Nicușor Dan, interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, Senate President Mircea Abrudean, and Chamber of Deputies President Sorin Grindeanu. The President will also engage with the Romania-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, address the India-Romania Business Forum, and interact with the Indian community.
According to the MEA, Romania remains an important partner within the European Union. The ministry noted that the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement is expected to further strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. Overall, the three-nation visit highlights India’s continued efforts to deepen political, economic, and strategic engagement across Eastern Europe.
