Overview of President Droupadi Murmu's Visits to Moldova, North Macedonia & Romania From July 19-25, 2026

Overview of President Droupadi Murmu's Visits to Moldova, North Macedonia & Romania From July 19-25, 2026

• Duration: Week-long state visit 19-25 July 2026 aimed at promoting trade, technology, tourism.
• Moldova Visit:
  • Ceremonial welcome and guard of honour at Presidential Palace, received by Maia Sandu, President of Moldova.
  • Cooperation: Agriculture, logistics, infrastructure, healthcare, pharma, RE, DPI, AI, innovation.
  • India unveiled 3Ts Roadmap - Trade, Technology, Talent to deepen bilateral ties.
• North Macedonia Visit 21-22 July 2026:
  • First ever visit by Indian President to North Macedonia.
  • Bilateral talks with President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, met PM Hristijan Mickoski, addressed Assembly of North Macedonia and India-North Macedonia Business Forum in Skopje, jointly unveiled bust of Mahatma Gandhi at Museum of City of Skopje.
• Romania Visit 23-25 July 2026:
  • At invitation of Nicosor Dan, President Romania, first state visit by Indian President to Romania in nearly 30 years.
  • Received Doctor Honoris Causa from Bucharest University of Economic Studies [BUES].
  • Both countries signed 3 MoUs in S&T, education, sports, declared 2028 as "India-Romania Year of Innovation" to mark 80 years diplomatic relations.
• UPSC Relevance: GS2 - IR, India's outreach to Eastern Europe, Diaspora, Soft power.
• Mains Angle: 3T Roadmap, DPI export, India's engagement with small European nations.