New Delhi, July 20:
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday embarked on state visits to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania to deepen India’s ties with the three European countries across a range of sectors, including trade and technology, and to boost people-to-people ties.
The first leg of her tour begins with a visit to Moldova on Monday, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian President to the Eastern European nation.
Shortly after her departure, the Rashtrapati Bhavan posted a message on X, saying, “President Droupadi Murmu embarks on state visits to the Republic of Moldova, the Republic of North Macedonia and Romania.”
“This is the first-ever visit by an Indian President to Moldova and North Macedonia. The visit to Romania by the President of India is taking place after a gap of over three decades,” it said.
Murmu will hold delegation-level talks with Moldovan President Maia Sandu and meet the President of the Parliament, Igor Grosu. She is also scheduled to interact with members of the Moldova-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, address a Business Forum, and meet with members of the Indian community.