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President Murmu Visits Moldova, Boosts India Ties

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Moldova, first Indian President to do so. She will meet President Maia Sandu and discuss bilateral cooperation.

Mumbai Alert · World Desk
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World Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 20 July 2026 at 04:05 pm
President Murmu Visits Moldova, Boosts India Ties

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Chisinau, Moldova on Monday, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian President to the country. She was warmly received at Chisinau International Airport by Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi.

The visit is part of President Murmu's State visits to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania. She arrived in Moldova at the invitation of President Maia Sandu. This historic visit is expected to elevate bilateral ties between India and Moldova to a broad-based partnership.

During her visit, President Murmu will hold talks with President Sandu and meet Moldova Parliament's President Igor Grosu. She will also interact with members of the Moldova-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, address a Business Forum, and meet members of the Indian Community.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India and Moldova enjoy warm and friendly relations. The visit is expected to mark a significant milestone in bilateral ties and provide opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation in areas such as agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, IT, and education.

The MEA noted that there is good scope for cooperation between the two countries, and President Murmu's visit will provide an opportunity to review bilateral ties and discuss ways to expand cooperation. Secretary (West) at the MEA, Sibi George, stated that the visit will foster strong business-to-business linkages and trade and investment ties.

President Murmu's visit to Moldova is part of India's efforts to deepen its ties with European countries. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation and provide new opportunities for trade and investment between India and Moldova.

The visit is also significant as it marks a new chapter in India-Moldova relations. The two countries have been exploring ways to expand cooperation in various areas, and President Murmu's visit is expected to give a boost to these efforts.

In conclusion, President Murmu's visit to Moldova is a significant development in India-Moldova relations. The visit is expected to elevate bilateral ties and provide new opportunities for cooperation in various areas. It is a major step forward in India's efforts to deepen its ties with European countries and is expected to have a positive impact on bilateral relations.

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