During her state visit to Romania on July 23, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu signed three bilateral agreements in Bucharest covering Science and Technology, Cultural Exchange, and Mutual Legal Assistance. The visit was part of a tour covering Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania. India doubled ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation) slots for Moldovan experts in AI and cyber diplomacy fields. Romania, an EU and NATO member, is an important partner in India's expanding Eastern European engagement. India's ITEC programme, launched in 1964, now benefits 160+ partner countries.
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President Droupadi Murmu Signs Three Agreements in Romania; ITEC Slots Doubled for Moldova in AI and Cyber Diplomacy
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- During her state visit to Romania on July 23, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu signed three bilateral agreements in Bucharest covering Science and Technology, Cultural Exchange, and Mutual Legal Assistance
- The visit was part of a tour covering Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania
- India doubled ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation) slots for Moldovan experts in AI and cyber diplomacy fields
- Romania, an EU and NATO member, is an important partner in India's expanding Eastern European engagement
- India's ITEC programme, launched in 1964, now benefits 160+ partner countries
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• President Murmu in Romania: July 23, 2026; 3 agreements (S&T, Cultural Exchange, Mutual Legal Assistance) • State visit: Moldova + North Macedonia + Romania; India doubled ITEC slots for Moldova (AI + cyber diplomacy) • Romania: EU + NATO member; capital Bucharest; India-Romania trade: $1B+ • ITEC: Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation; MoEA; launched 1964; 160+ partner countries
