President Murmu makes first Indian presidential State Visit to Romania in nearly 30 years
Key facts
- President Murmu's State Visit to Romania began on 23 July 2026.
- It was the first such visit by an Indian President in nearly three decades.
- She held talks with Romanian President Nicusor Dan in Bucharest.
- Three MoUs were signed: science and technology, sports, and a Chair of Indian Studies at the University of Bucharest.
- Both sides aim to double trade in three years and mark 2028 as a Year of Innovation.
Why it matters
[Mains] Romania was the last stop of a tour that also covered Moldova and North Macedonia. Romania is a member of both the EU and NATO. Closer ties support India's wider outreach to Central and Eastern Europe.
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