The Republic of Moldova and India aim to strengthen cooperation in various fields such as trade, investment, renewable energy, and education. The announcement was made by President Maia Sandu and the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, following the official meeting in Chisinau, reports IPN.
Maia Sandu stated that the discussions focused on deepening bilateral relations and achieving concrete results for the citizens of both states. “We want this relationship to bring concrete results for our people in trade, investment, energy, education and health. We wish for more and more Moldovan agri-food products to reach the Indian market”, affirmed the head of state.
The head of state also mentioned collaboration in the field of education, specifying that approximately 1,400 Indian students are currently studying at universities in the Republic of Moldova, most of them at USMF. Moreover, negotiations regarding a new cooperation agreement in higher education have been concluded, and it is due to be signed.
In turn, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, described the visit as a “historic moment” in the relations between the two states and affirmed that it reflects the strengthening of mutual trust. According to the Indian official, the two delegations agreed to intensify cooperation. Droupadi Murmu also announced that India will double the number of training courses and scholarships offered to professionals from the Republic of Moldova.
During the discussions, India invited the Republic of Moldova to join the Coalition for Infrastructure Resilience and the Global Alliance for Biofuel, international initiatives promoted by New Delhi.
Droupadi Murmu’s visit is the first official visit to the Republic of Moldova by an Indian president since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1992.
