Overview of President Droupadi Murmu’s visits to Moldova, North Macedonia & Romania

Current Context: President Droupadi Murmu visited Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania from 19–25 July 2026, aimed to strengthen India’s ties in trade, technology, education, energy and culture.

Moldova

• President Murmu visited Chișinău and met President Maia Sandu, first visit by an Indian President to Moldova.
• Both sides discussed cooperation in AI, healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy and digital infrastructure.
• India agreed to increase training opportunities for Moldovan professionals under the ITEC programme.

North Macedonia

• President Murmu visited Skopje and met President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, first visit by an Indian President to North Macedonia.
• Discussions covered IT, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, tourism and biotechnology.

Romania

• President Murmu visited Bucharest and met President Nicușor Dan, first State Visit by an Indian President to Romania in nearly 30 years.
• Both countries agreed to expand trade, education, science and cultural cooperation.
• Three agreements related to education, culture and people-to-people ties were signed.
• President Murmu received an honorary doctorate from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies.

Significance

• The visit strengthened India’s relations with Central and Eastern European countries.
• It promoted trade, investment, technology cooperation and professional training.

Question: 

Q1.Which country was included in President Droupadi Murmu’s July 2026 visit, during which she received an honorary doctorate from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies?

a) Moldova

b) North Macedonia

c) Romania

d) Bulgaria

Answer: c) President Droupadi Murmu visited Romania from July 19–25, 2026 as part of her three-nation tour. During the visit, India and Romania agreed to expand cooperation in trade, education, science and culture, signed three agreements and awarded her an honorary doctorate.