Archive · 21 Jul 2026
President Murmu's Moldova Visit Strengthens Bilateral Ties
President Droupadi Murmu visited Moldova to meet President Maia Sandu.
They talked about making the United Nations Security Council better, fighting terrorism, and how to trade more with each other.
They also discussed technology, tourism, and education.
President Murmu gave President Sandu a statue of Mahatma Gandhi and visited a important monument.
They had a business meeting to find new ways to work together.
India said it will recognize Moldovan degrees in veterinary science.
President Murmu invited President Sandu to visit India.
President Droupadi Murmu's state visit to Moldova marked the first visit by an Indian Head of State since diplomatic relations were established in 1992.
Key discussions included UNSC reforms, counter-terrorism, trade, technology, tourism, and education.
President Murmu presented a bust of Mahatma Gandhi to President Sandu and laid a wreath at the Monument of Stefan cel Mare si Sfant.
The India-Moldova Business Forum was held to explore opportunities in trade, investment, innovation, and technology.
An MoU on higher education cooperation was finalized, with around 2,000 Indian students currently studying in Moldova.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu and Moldovan President Maia Sandu
- What
- State visit to discuss bilateral cooperation and key global issues
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Chisinau, Moldova
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral ties and explore cooperation in various sectors
- Date of Visit
- July 20, 2026
- Location
- Chisinau, Moldova
- Key Topics Discussed
- UNSC reforms, counter-terrorism, trade, technology, tourism, education
- Symbolic Gestures
- Bust of Mahatma Gandhi presented to President Sandu, wreath laid at Monument of Stefan cel Mare si Sfant
- Business Forum
- India-Moldova Business Forum held to explore trade and investment opportunities
- Education Partnership
- MoU on higher education cooperation finalized, 2,000 Indian students in Moldova
- Recognition of Degrees
- India to recognize Moldovan veterinary degrees
- Invitation
- President Sandu invited to visit India
