Archive · 26 Jul 2026
President Murmu concludes European tour
President Droupadi Murmu recently completed a three-nation tour in Europe, visiting Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania.
This was a significant trip as she was the first Indian head of state to visit these countries.
During her visits, she met with the presidents of each country and discussed ways to improve cooperation in areas like agriculture, healthcare, renewable energy, trade, tourism, and defence.
India and these countries agreed to double their trade over the next few years.
President Murmu also addressed business forums and the Assembly of North Macedonia.
She received an honorary doctorate from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies for her contributions to academia and international cooperation.
Before leaving, she met with the Indian community in Romania.
President Droupadi Murmu concluded a three-nation European tour visiting Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania.
She was the first Indian head of state to visit these countries.
Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations in key sectors like agriculture, healthcare, renewable energy, trade, tourism, and defence.
India and these countries agreed to double their trade over the next few years.
President Murmu received an honorary doctorate from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu
- What
- Concluded a three-nation European tour
- When
- July 20 to July 25
- Where
- Moldova, North Macedonia, Romania
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation in key sectors
Strengthening Bilateral Relations
Focus on Key Sectors
Bilateral Relations
Strengthening Bilateral Relations
Strengthening cooperation in various areas including agriculture, logistics, healthcare, renewable energy, and innovation.
Focus on Key Sectors
Doubling bilateral trade and enhancing cooperation in tourism, hospitality, filmmaking, and defence.
- Countries Visited
- Moldova, North Macedonia, Romania
- Duration of Tour
- July 20 to July 25
- Key Sectors Discussed
- Agriculture, logistics, healthcare, renewable energy, innovation, trade, tourism, hospitality, filmmaking, defence
- Indian Community in Romania
- Over 13,500 Indians, including approximately 10,000 workers
- Honorary Doctorate
- Conferred by Bucharest University of Economic Studies
- Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)
- Science and technology, sports, establishment of a Chair of Indian Studies at the University of Bucharest
Sources
President Murmu winds up three-nation European tour; departs for Delhi
President Murmu returns to Delhi after concluding State visits to Moldova, North Macedonia, Romania
President Murmu arrives in Delhi after three-nation European tour