President Murmu arrives in Moldova; first by any Indian head of State
President Droupadi Murmu has arrived in Moldova for a historic state visit, marking the first time an Indian head of state has visited the country. The trip is part of a three-nation European tour aimed at strengthening bilateral ties in trade, technology, and tourism.
Why it matters
This visit signals India's strategic effort to deepen diplomatic and economic engagement with Eastern European nations.
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday (July 20, 2026) arrived on a historic visit to Moldova, first by any Indian Head of State, as part of her three-nation tour of European countries aimed at boosting ties in trade, technology and tourism sectors among others.
“On her arrival at Chisinau International Airport, she was warmly received by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, Mr. Mihai Popsoi,” the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a post on X.
As part of the first leg of her visit, President Murmu will hold delegation-level talks with her Moldovan counterpart, President Maia Sandu. She will also meet the President of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Grosu.
The President is scheduled to hold discussions with members of the Moldova-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, address a Business Forum and interact with the members of the Indian Community.
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