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July 21, 2026 12:59 AM

President Murmu invites Moldovan businesses to invest in India at India-Moldova Business Forum

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday invited Moldovan businesses to explore trade and investment opportunities in India, while encouraging Indian companies to expand their presence in Moldova, as she addressed the India-Moldova Business Forum during her historic State Visit to the East European nation. Addressing the forum alongside Moldovan President Maia Sandu, President Murmu said India and Moldova have shared warm and friendly relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1992, foun...

July 20, 2026 5:11 PM

President Murmu holds talks with Moldova’s President Maia Sandu during historic first visit

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday began her State Visit to Moldova, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian President to the East European nation. The visit is the first leg of her three-nation tour, which also includes North Macedonia and Romania. President Murmu was accompanied by Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Dinesh Sharma and Lok Sabha MP Vijay Baghel. Upon her arrival at Chisinau International Air...

November 4, 2024 11:56 AM

Moldova’s pro-Western Sandu claims election win after meddling allegations

Moldova's pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu claimed victory at Sunday's closely-fought presidential election, defeating Alexandr Stoianoglo, her rival backed by the traditionally pro-Russian Socialist Party. With 98% of the ballots counted, Sandu led Stoianoglo with 54.35%, the Central Election Commission said at the end of an election and campaign that were marred by persistent allegations of interference denied by Russia. The victory for the 52-year-old ex-World Bank adviser, who has accelera...

October 16, 2024 11:18 AM

What’s at stake in Moldova’s election and referendum on Oct 20?

Moldova's pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, is seeking a second term in a presidential election on Oct. 20, when the country will also hold a referendum on joining the European Union. Here's a look at what's at stake. WHAT ARE THE ISSUES IN MOLDOVA? Moldova is a small southeast European republic of under 3 million people located between Romania and Ukraine. It has a Romanian-speaking majority and a large Russian-speaking minority, and since the breakup of the Soviet Union has alternated betw...