President Droupadi Murmu begins a three-nation European state tour to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania to strengthen bilateral relations across sectors such as trade and technology and to promote people-to-people ties. The first leg of the tour is in Moldova, where she is scheduled to hold delegation-level talks with President Maia Sandu. She will also meet the President of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Grosu. In addition, Murmu is set to interact with members of the Moldova–India Parliamentary Friendship Group, address a business forum, and meet members of the Indian community in the country.
Sources also describe the Moldova visit as the first-ever trip by an Indian President to Eastern Europe, presenting it as a historic milestone in India–Moldova relations. After Moldova, the tour proceeds to North Macedonia and Romania, with meetings planned to further expand cooperation and ties with both countries. Overall, the trip is aimed at deepening diplomatic engagement and supporting broader partnership in areas of mutual interest.
