Archive · 20 Jul 2026
President Murmu Boosts India-Moldova Relations
President Droupadi Murmu visited Moldova, marking the first time an Indian President has done so.
She was welcomed by Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
During her visit, she met with President Maia Sandu and other officials.
The visit aims to improve relations between India and Moldova, focusing on areas like agriculture, healthcare, and education.
President Murmu will also visit North Macedonia and Romania.
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Chisinau, Moldova, on July 20, 2026, for a state visit.
She was received by Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi.
This is the first-ever visit by an Indian President to Moldova.
President Murmu will meet with President Maia Sandu and other officials to discuss bilateral cooperation.
The visit aims to strengthen political and economic ties, focusing on areas like agriculture, healthcare, and education.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu
- What
- State visit to Moldova
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Chisinau, Moldova
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in various sectors
Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Expanding Economic Cooperation
Purpose of the Visit
Strengthening Bilateral Ties
The visit aims to strengthen political and diplomatic relations between India and Moldova.
Expanding Economic Cooperation
The visit focuses on expanding economic cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, and business-to-business linkages.
Areas of Cooperation
Strengthening Bilateral Ties
The visit emphasizes political goodwill and broad-based partnership.
Expanding Economic Cooperation
The visit highlights areas such as agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, IT, education, and renewable energy for mutual benefit.
- Date of Visit
- July 20, 2026
- Location
- Chisinau, Moldova
- Receiving Dignitary
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi
- Key Meetings
- President Maia Sandu, Parliament President Igor Grosu, Moldova-India Parliamentary Friendship Group
- Areas of Cooperation
- Agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, IT, education, renewable energy
- Next Stops
- North Macedonia and Romania
