The President Smt D Murmu, addressed the India–Moldova Business Forum

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, addressed the India–Moldova Business Forum in Chișinău today (July 20, 2026) along with the President of Moldova, H E Maia Sandu.

In her inaugural address, the President said that India and Moldova have enjoyed warm and friendly relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992. Our partnership is based on mutual respect, democratic values and a shared commitment to peace, development and international cooperation.

The President said that as India advances towards its vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, we seek partnerships built on trust and shared prosperity. India is among the fastest-growing major economies, driven by entrepreneurship, digital transformation, manufacturing excellence and a young, skilled workforce. At the same time, Moldova has a reform-oriented outlook, strategic location, talented human capital and growing integration with European markets, which makes it an important destination for Indian businesses.

The President underlined that there is immense potential for collaboration across diverse sectors such as digital technologies, artificial intelligence, cyber-security, fin-tech, digital public infrastructure, infrastructure development, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and healthcare. She said that Indian companies are interested in participating in Moldova’s development projects in the renewable energy sector, including solar energy, battery storage, smart grids, green hydrogen, and other clean technologies.

Leading business representatives from the two countries are participating in the Forum representing various sectors including agriculture and food processing, information technology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, renewable energy, education, logistics and digital technologies. (UPDATED ON 20TH JULY 2026)