Droupadi Murmu set to be first Indian president to visit Romania in three decades

14 July 2026 India's president, Droupadi Murmu, will be in Romania from July 23 to 25, 2026, marking the first visit by an Indian head of state to Bucharest in more than three decades. The president of India will be welcomed with military honors at Cotroceni Palace and will hold official talks with Romania's president, Nicușor Dan. The discussions will focus on bilateral relations and regional and international developments of mutual interest. During the visit, Droupadi Murmu will also meet with acting prime minister Ilie Bolojan, as well as with the leadership of Parliament. Beyond meetings with Romanian officials, one of the main highlights of the visit will be participation in the India–Romania Business Forum. The event will bring together representatives of the business communities of