News: President Droupadi Murmu visited Romania as the final leg of her State Visits to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania.
It was the first State Visit by an Indian President to Romania in nearly 30 years.
India–Romania Relations
- Both countries reaffirmed their 70-year diplomatic partnership.
- Agreed to double bilateral trade within three years.
- India enjoys a trade surplus with Romania.
Key Outcomes
- Trade & Investment: Focus on resilient supply chains and stronger economic ties.
- India–EU FTA: Romania supported as a key partner within the European Union.
- Education & Culture: Three agreements signed on education, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
- Science & Technology: Expansion of joint R&D under the Programme of Cooperation in Science and Technology.
- Indian Studies Chair: To be established at the University of Bucharest with support from ICCR.
- Capacity Building: India to double training slots for Romania under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme.
- 2028: To be celebrated as the India–Romania Year of Innovation (marking 80 years of diplomatic relations)
Trade Profile
- Major Indian Exports: Petroleum products, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals.
- Major Imports: Machinery, vegetable oils, iron & steel.