President Murmu Announces New Vision for India-Romania Ties

President Droupadi Murmu has reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening its long-standing partnership with Romania, describing the relationship as one built on over seven decades of mutual trust, respect, and strong people-to-people ties.

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Addressing the media during her official visit, President Murmu said India and Romania are entering a new phase of cooperation marked by greater ambition, deeper collaboration, and a shared vision for the future. She noted that her discussions with Romanian President Nicușor Dan covered all major aspects of the bilateral partnership and resulted in a shared goal of doubling bilateral trade over the next three years.

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President Droupadi Murmu says, "The India–EU Free Trade Agreement will open unprecedented opportunities for our industries and skilled professionals. We agreed to expand cooperation in areas such as manufacturing,… pic.twitter.com/mwMR2WMmfw

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Highlighting economic cooperation, President Murmu said the proposed India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would create unprecedented opportunities for industries and skilled professionals in both regions. She added that India and Romania agreed to expand cooperation in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, renewable energy, green hydrogen, agricultural production, fertilisers, science and technology, digital public infrastructure, and artificial intelligence.

🇮🇳🇷🇴#India and #Romania exchange MoUs to strengthen cooperation in science & technology and sports, further deepening the bilateral partnership.@rashtrapatibhvn @MEAIndia @eoiromania #DroupadiMurmu #Romania #StateVisit #IndiaRomania pic.twitter.com/a4umcFjJxT

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President Murmu also announced that she would address the India–Romania Business Forum, aimed at promoting trade, investment, and business collaboration between the two nations.

President #DroupadiMurmu was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Cotroceni Palace in #Bucharest, marking the formal welcome on the final leg of her three-nation State visit. She was received by the President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, at the Presidential Palace.… pic.twitter.com/zDbc3neb1l

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Emphasising strategic ties, she described defence cooperation as a key pillar of the bilateral relationship. Both countries agreed to strengthen collaboration through regular exchanges, training, capacity building, and closer engagement between their defence industries.

The visit underscores the growing strategic partnership between India and Romania, with both countries looking to expand cooperation across economic, technological, educational, and security sectors.